Zest
UKWho owns Zest?
Zest is a British HR Tech company, now owned by Epassi Group, which acquired it in 2025 from FPE Capital.
Tamburi Investment Partners (TIP), Zouk Capital and Citizen Capital are still listed as investors in Zest, status not confirmed after the 2025 sale.
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Key facts
- ·Co-held by Zouk Capital, Tamburi Investment Partners (TIP) and Citizen Capital since 2021.
- ·4 distinct PE sponsors across ownership cycles.
Ownership history
4 ownership periods · co-invest detected
FPE Capital sold Zest to Epassi Group in 2025 after 4 years.
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Who owns Zest?
Zest is now owned by Epassi Group, which acquired it in 2025 from FPE Capital. Tamburi Investment Partners (TIP), Zouk Capital and Citizen Capital are still listed as investors in Zest, status not confirmed after the 2025 sale.
When did Epassi Group acquire Zest?
Epassi Group acquired Zest in 2025, buying from FPE Capital.
Who did Zest sell to?
FPE Capital sold Zest to Epassi Group in 2025 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Zest over time?
Zest has been through 4 private-equity ownership periods: FPE Capital · via FPE Fund II · 2021–2025 · sold to Epassi Group · (Trade Sale); Zouk Capital · via Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund · since 2021; Tamburi Investment Partners (TIP) · via StarTIP · since 2024; Citizen Capital · via Citizen Capital Fund III.