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Primevest is a private equity firm based in Leeds specializing in consumer, distribution and retail-related investments. The firm has approximately $10 billion in aggregate committed capital. Our strategy is to partner with management teams to improve the operating profitability and strategic value of their businesses. We provide flexible capital structured for each investment to position companies to succeed.

Our investment philosophy is to identify the best management teams with compelling business plans and provide them with growth capital and strategic support. Our disciplined approach balances capital preservation and value creation. As a result, we have generated consistent, strong returns across multiple cycles.

The firm has established a reputation as an innovative, value-added source of growth capital to the independent energy sector. Primevest effectively works in partnership with management teams by providing capital markets expertise, strategic direction and enhanced acquisition and exit options.


Primevest has a proven track record, having invested with more than 240 upstream and midstream companies. Throughout its history, Primevest has moved with the market to meet the changing capital needs of its clients. The combination of abundant capital resources, unparalleled experience and broad flexibility in structuring transactions uniquely positions Primevest to assist significantly in the value creation process.