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Founded by Adam Fareed, a medical doctor, and Louis Lew, an experienced operator, Thames Equity Partners is a UK search fund backed by a diverse group of international and local investors, including investment firms, family offices, business owners, and executives. Notable investors include Cerralvo Capital, Aniol, Secways, Inversiones Cabiedes, Cromwell Harbor Partnership, Jan-Henning Woitschätzke, Herbert Doleisch, Jon Staenberg, Matt Diamond, Felix Leuschner, Red Whale Capital, Lagar Brothers, Ventus Capital Partners and numerous former searchers such as Jon Ferrari, Neil Cuggy, Jon Selame, Alex Tuya, Femi Okeya, Alexander Kirn, Till Bossert, Corbin & Ivona Butcher, and Michael Tobey.
Adam began his career as a medical doctor, working for over five years in the NHS before transitioning into business and gaining experience in the SF space with Everest Capital. Louis Lew brings extensive commercial and operational expertise, having held leadership roles at industry-leading companies like Danaher, Veralto, WuXi Biologics, and Johnson & Johnson. With over 15 years of combined experience, both founders hold MBAs from IESE Business School and come from entrepreneurial families. Their expertise ensures a seamless transition and sustainable growth for the businesses they acquire.
Thames Equity Partners is seeking to acquire an established UK business with an EV of £5–40M, a minimum EBITDA margin of 15%, and highly predictable recurring revenue. The firm’s search is focused on sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and B2B services.
