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Inflexion Private Equity Partners

Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP is a leading European mid-market private equity firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that partners with...

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Inflexion Private Equity Partners

Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP is a leading European mid-market private equity firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that partners with ambitious entrepreneurial management teams to accelerate growth through flexible majority and minority investments (per firm website and About Us page). Founded in 1999 by co-founders John Hartz and Simon Turner, the firm has grown from modest beginnings into one of Europe’s most significant mid-market backers, supporting over 130 businesses with an average 20% year-on-year portfolio EBITDA growth (per About Us). It manages approximately €20 billion in assets under management across dedicated strategies including Buyout (flagship majority investments, with Buyout Fund VII closed at €4.5 billion in 2026), Partnership Capital (Europe’s largest dedicated minority fund), and Enterprise (lower mid-market majority/minority) (per homepage and Buyout page). Inflexion operates from seven global locations—London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Stockholm, New York, and Singapore—and employs over 200 professionals focused on sectors such as business services, technology, financial services, healthcare, industrials, and consumer (per Locations and About Us). The firm is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (registration number 454319) and is registered at Companies House as OC316601 with registered office at 47 Queen Anne Street, London W1G 9JG (per Legal page and Companies House). Leadership includes Managing Partners John Hartz, Simon Turner, and Flor Kassai (Head of Buyout), alongside Partner & COO George Collier and Partner & CFO Richard Smith (per people profiles and MiFIDPRU disclosures). Inflexion emphasises collaborative partnerships, value acceleration, and responsible investing while maintaining a strong track record of realisations.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

1999

AUM

€20bn (~$22.9B, 2026)

Location

Region

Europe

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Corporate office

London, United Kingdom

Additional offices

Manchester, United Kingdom

Principals

John Hartz

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Simon Turner

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Flor Kassai

Managing Partner and Head of Buyout

George Collier

Partner and Chief Operating Officer

Richard Smith

Partner and Chief Financial Officer

David Whileman

Partner (Management Committee)

Sector focus

Enterprise SoftwareDigital HealthFinTechBusiness ServicesConsumerIndustrial Tech

Frequently asked questions

What is the legal name and regulatory status of Inflexion Private Equity Partners?

Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 454319) and registered at Companies House under number OC316601, with registered office at 47 Queen Anne Street, London W1G 9JG.

When was Inflexion founded and by whom?

Inflexion was founded in 1999 by co-founders John Hartz and Simon Turner in London, starting with minimal resources and growing into a major European mid-market private equity firm.

What is Inflexion’s current assets under management?

Inflexion reports approximately €20 billion in assets under management (as displayed on its official website as of 2026), equivalent to roughly $22.9 billion USD at prevailing exchange rates.

What investment strategies does Inflexion pursue?

Inflexion offers flexible capital via three main strategies: Buyout (majority stakes in mid-market companies up to €1bn+ EV, with Fund VII at €4.5bn), Partnership Capital (dedicated minority investments), and Enterprise (lower mid-market majority and minority deals).

Where does Inflexion operate and who are its key leaders?

The firm has seven global locations including headquarters in London plus Manchester, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Stockholm, New York, and Singapore. Key leaders include Managing Partners John Hartz, Simon Turner, and Flor Kassai (Head of Buyout), Partner & COO George Collier, and Partner & CFO Richard Smith.

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