Andrew Backen, Equistone Partners Europe

Andrew Backen is a Partner at Equistone Partners Europe, a mid-market private equity firm in London. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Andrew Backen

Andrew Backen is a Partner at Equistone Partners Europe, a mid-market private equity firm in London, having joined from PwC Corporate Finance in February 2009. He focuses primarily on the Financial Services sector, with a portfolio including investments in A-Plan Insurance, Apogee, Cabot Financial, FirstAssist, and Small World Financial Services. Equistone targets mid-market companies across Europe, though specific stage preferences, check sizes, and lead/follow behavior for Backen individually are not publicly detailed in available sources. Notable portfolio companies under his involvement include Apogee, which Equistone sold to HP Inc. for £380 million, and A-Plan Insurance, a UK-based insurer. Backen has publicly discussed M&A trends and drivers in the payments space, highlighting his engagement with sector-specific dynamics. No distinctive investment thesis statements, public writings, or unique viewpoints beyond this interview are documented in the search results.

Andrew Backen at a glance

Role
Partner
Organization
Equistone Partners Europe
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Fintech

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Andrew Backen is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

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