Epiris overview
Stories about Epiris
Epiris nets £821m for debut solo fund
Electra Partners rebranded as Epiris in December 2016 after being served notice from the listed investment trust whose portfolio it had managed for 30 years.
Epiris eyes final close - exclusive
The firm has raised £800m for its first fund since its 30-year tenure as manager of the Electra Private Equity portfolio came to an end.
Epiris holds first close on new fund – Exclusive
The UK firm has amassed £500m for the vehicle, its first as an independent manager.
Epiris agrees final AXIO exit to Oakley
The sale brings the UK firm’s overall return from its investment in AXIO up to 5x.
Epiris swings 6.5x on Treetops sale
The sale comes as the newly-named firm seeks to raise up to £1bn for its first independent fund.
Electra Partners picks new name, plans new fund
As it prepares to sever ties with its listed affiliate, the newly named Epiris, led by Alex Fortescue, is looking to raise fresh capital early next year.
Electra calls time on investment manager
The listed investment trust has served notice on Electra Partners, which currently manages its portfolio on an exclusive basis.
Electra Partners appoints new managing partner
Hugh Mumford, who retires after 34 years at the firm, is succeeded by Alex Fortescue as part of a succession plan in the works since 2010.
Epiris contact information
Offices
Forum St Paul’s, 33 Gutter Lane, London, EC2V 8AS, United KingdomContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Zoe Lai | Job titleInvestment Director | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email  ---------- |
| Key ContactMs. Kathryn Pothier | Job titlePartner, Investor Relations & Fundraising | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email --------- |
| Key ContactMr. Bill Priestley | Job titleManaging Partner, Member of Investment Committee | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email -------- |
| Mr. Aaron Atwal | Job titleInvestment Director | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email -------- |
Epiris fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 2
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager -------- | Commitment date- | Commitment size- | |
Manager ---------- | Commitment date- | Commitment size ------ | |
Epiris funds managed
Closed funds: 5
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ----------- | Close dateFeb 2024 | Strategy ----------- | |
Fund size ----- | Close dateSep 2018 | Strategy --------- | |
Fund size ----------- | Close dateJun 2008 | Strategy ----- | |
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Electra Private Equity appoints CFO
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PSP backs BC Partners’ Allflex
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