
YFM invests in ISS
YFM Equity Partners has invested in commercial vehicle safety specialist Innovative Safety Systems (ISS).
This represents the final new investment from YFM's Buyout Fund I. The fund closed on £45m in May 2017 and was 70% deployed as of June 2019.
ISS plans to expand in its core markets and target new sectors, including construction, in addition to its existing client base of fleet operators, local authorities and outsourced providers.
Company
Founded in 2009 and based in Pershore, West Midlands, ISS currently employs 31 people. It offers products and services that improve safety for vehicle operatives, fleet managers and the wider public.
People
YFM Equity Partners – Charlie Robinson (partner).
Innovative Safety Systems – Gavin Thoday (CEO).
Advisers
Equity – Gateley (legal); Cooper Parry (financial due diligence); Fairgrove Partners (commercial due diligence); Stratton HR (management due diligence); Turous (IT due diligence); Claritas (tax); Grant Thornton (debt advisory).
Vendor – Grant Thornton (financial due diligence); Freeths (legal); Parisi Tax (tax).
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