Who we are

UC Equity Partners is a search fund founded by the McKeever Family. We buy businesses across the UK and provide value creation leading up to the next exit event.

Meet the Family

Ivan McKeever
Co-Founder

Ivan McKeever is the experience, wisdom, and commercial leadership behind the family search fund

Ivan is a seasoned business leader based in Manchester, with a strong background in the construction, energy, and utility sectors. He served as CEO of Styles & Wood PLC, a property services group, from 2008 to 2010, where he led a significant refinancing effort and restructured the company during a challenging economic period

Following his tenure at Styles & Wood, Ivan held leadership roles in various companies, including CEO positions at Wireless Energy Management Systems International (WEMS) that achieved a 12X to Private Equity

An entrepreneur at heart, Ivan serves as Chairman for a number of fast-growing companies

Kieran McKeever
Co-Founder

Kieran McKeever is the energy and ambition behind the family search fund.

Kieran bought his first stock at age 15, and has been a shrewd investor ever since. He began his corporate career advising FTSE-listed companies as a Management Consultant, helping large organisations navigate Strategy, Finance, Restructuring, and Growth initiatives. His experience working alongside board-level executives provided a strong foundation in financial discipline and strategic transformation.

Following this, Kieran transitioned into Corporate Finance, specialising in advising SMEs and entrepreneur-led businesses on mergers, acquisitions, and growth capital transactions. Over the course of his career, he has successfully executed more than £150 million worth of transaction value, working closely with founders, management teams, and investors to deliver impactful outcomes.

Kieran is now investing in the private markets with a focus on long-term value creation

Full Exit

The family will provide growth capital to help ambitious management teams take ownership, with additional funding available for follow-on opportunities. This capital is typically used to support ambitious teams grow by hiring new staff, entering international markets or acquiring competitors.

Management Buy Out

We will support ownership transitions—whether enabling shareholder equity release, or funding strategic acquisitions. Our nimble approach is designed to support long-term value creation. We typically partner with businesses generating at least £0.5m of profit in the last 12 months.