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August Equity a leading UK private equity investor focused on the lower mid-market, confirms the appointment of two Investment Associates, Jess Webster and Leo Holdsworth, as part of the firm’s commitment to developing inhouse talented resource. The appointments reflect the firm’s focus on developing talent and building its own investment opportunities through its ‘adjacency model’ - investing in related sectors in which the team has an established track record.   

Jess Webster joins from the investment banking team at Rothschild & Co bringing experience in corporate finance, while Leo Holdsworth previously worked at Cavendish, where he focused on M&A. Together, they enhance the firm’s analytical depth following the close of the firm’s £350million Fund VI in September 2025.  

“Building a strong, future generation of investors is really important to help sustain our performance and culture,” said David Lonsdale, Managing Partner. “These appointments show our commitment to nurturing talent as we continue to seek compelling opportunities in the lower mid-market, where entrepreneurial businesses offer significant growth potential.”