YFM backs Seven Technologies

The private equity firm made the investment through three vehicles: the Chandos Fund and its two British Smaller Companies VCTs.

The investment will underpin the growth of the company and its operational support teams.

Company
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Lisburn, Seven Technologies is an engineering company that develops and manufactures electronics and communications applications for inhospitable environments.

The firm supplies a range of products such as electro-optic equipment and rugged computers to international clients, typically for use in harsh conditions. Seven Technologies has research partnerships with organisations including Queens University. The company employs 42 members of staff.

People
Investment director Paul Cannings and investment manager Giles Whitman led the deal for YFM. Gavin Williamson is CEO of Seven Technologies. YFM has appointed Richard Moon as chairman of Seven Technologies.

Advisers
Equity – RSM Tenon, James Killing, Lee Castledine (Financial due diligence); Osborne Clarke, Matthew Lewis, Simon Jones (Legal).
Company – Horwood & Holmes Corporate Finance, James Horwood (Corporate finance); Tughans, John McGuckian (Legal).

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