Steve O’Hare

Senior Partner // Country Head

Steve joined Equistone in 2004 from KPMG’s Corporate Finance department, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and gained an MBA. He leads the UK investment team, dividing his time between the London and Manchester offices. Steve is a member of Equistone’s Management Board and the European Investment Committee.

Steve has broad experience across many industries. He has worked on and led Equistone's investments in AFI-Uplift, Allied Glass, Apogee, ATPI, Concept Life Sciences, Ligentia, NES Fircroft, PD&MS, The Original Factory Shop, Together, Travel Counsellors, Virgin Experience Days, WEALTH at Work, WHP Telecoms, Zenith and most recently, Nexus. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of two portfolio companies.

Steve graduated from Manchester University with a degree in Finance.

Equistone has a proven track record for more than 40 years of supporting the growth of companies throughout the UK. Our deep understanding of the business landscape has enabled successful partnerships with entrepreneurial management teams and their businesses.

Steve O’Hare,
Senior Partner // Country Head // London & Manchester