Young Associates was founded in 1996 by Lord Young of Graffham, Simon Alberga and Yoav Kurtzbard as a technology-focused Private Equity firm. For nearly three decades we partnered with management teams at pivotal moments in their growth journeys, helping businesses navigate complex transitions and scale successfully. That investing experience now underpins the firm’s work in AI services. Our most recent investments include:
Micad
SaaS · Space & Facilities Management
Transformed the technology platform and product portfolio both organically and through acquisition.
Exit
Sold to K1 Investment Management (US Private Equity)
Spectrum Interactive
Digital Infrastructure · Public Wi-Fi
Repositioned from traditional payphone operator into the UK's leading independent public Wi-Fi business.
Exit
Sold to Arqiva
Eurotel
Telecoms & IT Services
Grown through four strategic acquisitions.
Exit
Sold to Inflexion Private Equity
Gross Return on Capital
Across these investments Young Associates delivered consistent, institutional-quality returns through active ownership and operational transformation.
Lord Young of Graffham
Co-Founder & Former Chairman
Lord Young was a co-founder and former Chairman of Young Associates and a towering figure in British business and public life. He brought decades of experience as an entrepreneur, company builder and public servant, providing strategic counsel, governance leadership and long-term perspective to the firm and its portfolio companies. His influence helped shape Young Associates' partnership-driven investment philosophy and commitment to building enduring businesses. His legacy continues to inform the way the firm works with founders, boards and management teams today.
The next chapter
Today, Young Associates applies that investing experience as an AI consultancy — helping professional and business services firms turn AI into measurable value.
Young Associates today