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Pioneering Search Fund investments around the world
Newton Equity Partners empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs to acquire and grow high-potential SMEs worldwide. Through our rigorous selection process, commitment to ESG principles, new technologies, and targeted capital investments, we build sustainable value and lasting impact across the global Search Fund ecosystem.
We partner with exceptional Searchers and visionary investors to acquire and scale high-potential SMEs worldwide. Driven by principles of responsible leadership, innovation, and solid performance, we are dedicated to fostering value-driven growth that aligns with a sustainable future for all.
What sets Newton Equity Partners apart?
Access
Newton Equity Partners access a global pipeline of top-tier Search Entrepreneurs from the world's leading business schools. This privileged access ensures that our community is connected to a constant stream of high-quality opportunities.
Track Record
Our three Partners bring a wealth of expertise and a strong track record in Search Fund investments, Private Equity, and talent selection. To date, we have collectively invested approximately €20 million including 18 Search Funds and six acquisitions. Notably, 80% of our completed Search Fund investments have resulted in acquisitions — a testament to our rigorous selection process and deep understanding of talented Searchers, learned from decades of experience selecting over 1,500 MBA students globally.
Selection
Our proven and effective selection process identifies the best Search Entrepreneurs worldwide, allowing us to back the most promising entrepreneurial talent. This rigorous approach enhances the likelihood of finding and growing profitable SME opportunities.
ESG & Technology
We work with responsible, tech-savvy and globally minded Searchers who acquire SMEs that are inflation-resistant and catastrophe-resistant while simultaneously creating faster value through the implementation of better management, ESG policies, and new technologies, including AI.
Our Vision
At Newton Equity Partners, we are dedicated to leading the global Search Fund investment landscape by identifying and partnering with the world’s top searchers from premier business schools and professional organizations. Our mission is to co-invest alongside forward-thinking Family Offices, high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors to acquire and grow high-potential SMEs that can thrive amid geopolitical instability and technological disruption in an aging world.
With a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and long-term growth, we deliver a unique combination of proven expertise in SME leadership, a global business network, and an above-industry track record. Our firm is not only focused on delivering strong financial performance but also on creating lasting positive impacts across industries and communities. We are driven by ESG principles and passion for the possibilities of technology. As part of our mission, we aim to help our portfolio companies and searchers adopt robust sustainability practices, supported by certifications such as B Corp or ISO14001.
Over the next decade, our vision is clear: to become the world’s most trusted Search Fund investment firm for sustainable SME investment. Our goal is to invest in 1,000 high-potential SMEs globally, creating a legacy of diverse, high-impact entrepreneurs and businesses recognized for their leadership in responsible growth. With our global reach, deep business school connections, and expertise in guiding Search Fund entrepreneurs, we look to identify high-potential SMEs while making a positive difference in a complex world.
Investment Philosophy
Investing in profitable, growth-ready SMEs with a global outlook and a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement.
Search Fund Model
Downside protection
We adopt the Search Fund model as a central pillar to ensure targeted investments in SMEs that are profitable and prepared for scalable growth.
This model allows Newton Equity Partners to systematically back Search Fund entrepreneurs who are equipped to locate and responsibly lead these businesses, aligned with our vision for long-term value creation and sustainable economic impact.
Global Reach
Diversification
With a global perspective, we prioritize investments in Europe, North America, and South America — regions with well-established or rapidly emerging Search Fund ecosystems and demographic trends, such as aging populations.
We remain open to opportunistic investments in Search Funds across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania, aiming to capture the most promising Search Fund opportunities worldwide.
ESG & Technology
Upside potential
We place high importance on investments in SMEs and Search Fund entrepreneurs that prioritize technology-driven advancements and adopt strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. This focus encourages sustainable business practices and responsible growth, integrating forward-thinking technologies and industry certifications that enhance both financial returns and social outcomes.