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Raj Pharhani
Private Equity Investor at
YFM Private Equity Ltd.
Profile
Responsibilities
Raj is responsible for oversight of the performance of YFM’s portfolio, and the ultimate reporting of this to both internal and external stakeholders.
Experience
Raj has spent the past ten years working in portfolio reporting at growth investor BGF.
Here he was initially focused on helping to build out and scale the firm’s portfolio data capture, reporting and portfolio monitoring systems, before taking on the role of Regional Portfolio Manager, where he was responsible for value creation and insight reporting.
Prior to this, Raj spent 3 years at Barclays’ captive private equity arm Barclays Ventures working in a similar portfolio capacity.
Interests
Outside of work, Raj spends his free time with his young family.
Having recently joined a local running club, hobbies include running as well as cycling (park trails) and football.
Lifelong armchair supporter of the red half of Manchester.
Raj Pharhani active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
YFM Private Equity Ltd.
 YFM Private Equity Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance YFM-PE manages funds invested in growth companies at the early and expansion stages, as well as management buy-outs and buy-ins. They invest across sectors with a primary regional focus on the UK. The firm aims to select companies with a talent management team and a high-potential product or service offering. YFM-PE hold positions for up to five years before selling their holdings via a trade sale or public listing. | Private Equity Investor | 31/01/2023 |
Former positions of Raj Pharhani
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Business Growth Fund Ltd
 Business Growth Fund Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Business Growth Fund Invests in companies located in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of acquisitions, internationalisation, technology, data and AI sectors. It provides financing for growth and early stage capital requirement with an investment size of GBP 3 - 30 million. It act as a minority investor and makes follow-on investments. | Private Equity Investor | 31/01/2023 |
Barclays Ventures
 Barclays Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Barclays Ventures seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United Kingdom with enterprise value ranging between GBP 50 million and GBP 250 million. The firm targets businesses operating mainly in the technology sector. It provides equity and debt financing of up to GBP 10 million for growth transactions. | Private Equity Investor | 31/05/2013 |
Training of Raj Pharhani
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
96
1st degree connections
4
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 4 |
|---|---|
Barclays Ventures
Barclays Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Barclays Ventures seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United Kingdom with enterprise value ranging between GBP 50 million and GBP 250 million. The firm targets businesses operating mainly in the technology sector. It provides equity and debt financing of up to GBP 10 million for growth transactions. | Finance |
YFM Private Equity Ltd.
YFM Private Equity Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance YFM-PE manages funds invested in growth companies at the early and expansion stages, as well as management buy-outs and buy-ins. They invest across sectors with a primary regional focus on the UK. The firm aims to select companies with a talent management team and a high-potential product or service offering. YFM-PE hold positions for up to five years before selling their holdings via a trade sale or public listing. | Finance |
University of Aston
 University of Aston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Business Growth Fund Ltd
Business Growth Fund Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Business Growth Fund Invests in companies located in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of acquisitions, internationalisation, technology, data and AI sectors. It provides financing for growth and early stage capital requirement with an investment size of GBP 3 - 30 million. It act as a minority investor and makes follow-on investments. | Finance |
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