YFM invests in Outpost VFX

The firm is currently investing from its second-generation buyout fund, which closed on £80m in March 2020.

The fresh capital will go towards developing its infrastructure, company culture and proprietary platforms, as well as providing a base for further international growth across its four international locations, according to a statement.

The investment coincides with the appointment of Robin Shenfield to the board as chair; Shenfield previously co-founded film and television company The Mill.

Company
Outpost VFX was set up in 2013 and offers film and TV visual effects provision. Headquartered in Bournemouth, it now also has operations in Montréal and London, as well as having recently opened a new studio in Los Angeles.

People
YFM Private Equity – Adam Hart (investment manager); Paul Cannings (partner).
Outpost VFX – Duncan McWilliam (founder).

Advisers
Equity – TLT, Jon Gill, Dan Whitewood (legal); HMT, Paul Read, Andrew Reid (financial due diligence); RP Advisory, Geoff Rampton, Suzy Urch (commercial due diligence); Grant Thornton Richard Joyce, Ruth Brunskill (technology due diligence); Stratton HR, Anna Cornwallis (management due diligence); Aon, Jonathan Harrison (insurance due diligence).
Company – Lester Aldridge, Susan Cowan (legal).

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