About us

Ebbtide Partners was founded by Michael O’Donnell in 2009, based around a vision of bringing the long term project management skills of private equity to companies which would benefit from  that discipline and focus. Usually these will be companies where the controlling stakeholders do not have the time or inclination to take on all of the project management themselves.

After an early career as an investment banker, Michael O’Donnell joined LGV Capital (formerly Legal & General Ventures) in 1998. During his time there he gained significant experience in managing complex and challenging investments. A number of these investments were fast growing businesses with outstanding potential, whilst others involved an element of turnaround, bringing their own associated requirements. He developed a strong track record of guiding demanding projects to successful conclusion.

Ebbtide Partners augments its team as required by the specifics of any given project. This means that the skills and experience of the team is tailored to the requirements of the project.

Finally, we don’t expect to get rich on fees, as we fully align our interests with our clients, including investing our own capital alongside them. We only do well if they do well.