David Lonsdale is the Managing Partner at August Equity, where he directs the firms investment strategy and strategic development. With the firm since 2008, he has over 25 years of experience in private equity and M&A. He previously held roles at BSkyB, ITV, and KPMG and earned a BA in Management from the University of Nottingham.
He finds the entrepreneurial aspect of his role exciting, particularly partnering with founders and management teams to creatively scale businesses through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
David Lonsdale
Managing Partner at August Equity
London, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Topics They Care About
Buy-and-Build Strategy
He explicitly states his focus is on scaling businesses through a combination of organic growth and strategic buy-and-build M&A activities.
Tech-Enabled Services
Invests in and aims to build leading tech-enabled, business-critical service groups, a key theme in August Equity's portfolio and recent acquisitions.
UK Mid-Market Investing
His firm, August Equity, is a leading investor in the UK's lower-mid-market, targeting businesses with specific EBITDA ranges for primary buyouts.
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Work History
2-2023
Managing Partner at August Equity
3-2014 - 2-2023
Partner at August Equity
2-2008 - 3-2014
Executive / Manager / Director at August Equity
2-2006 - 2-2008
Corporate Finance at BSkyB
7-2004 - 2-2006
Corporate Development at ITV
2000 - 2004
Associate at KPMG Corporate Finance
Education
1996 - 1999
BA (Hons) Management from University of Nottingham
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Designation : Managing Partner at August Equity
