Alex Fortescue, Epiris

Alex Fortescue served as Managing Partner of Epiris, a London-based private equity firm. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Alex Fortescue

Alex Fortescue served as Managing Partner of Epiris, a London-based private equity firm, after joining Electra Partners (now Epiris) in 2011 as Chief Investment Partner and becoming Managing Partner in 2016. He previously held the role of Global Head of the Retail and Consumer Group at Apax Partners and began his career at OC&C Strategy Consultants. Epiris focuses on consumer and services sectors with a long-term investment approach, though specific stage preferences, geographic targets, and check sizes are not publicly detailed in available sources. Notable portfolio companies under his leadership include Bonhams, the world-renowned auction house; The Big Table, which owns Bella Italia, Las Iguanas, and Café Rouge; Appello, a tech-enabled care services provider; and Inchcape Shipping Services, a global maritime logistics firm. Fortescue was known for his keen eye for value and commitment to long-term value creation rather than short-term gains. He died tragically in a cycling accident on May 17, 2024, at age 55, leaving behind a legacy in private equity.

Alex Fortescue at a glance

Role
Managing Partner
Organization
Epiris
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
E-Commerce

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