Our Story
The Montbridge Story: A Legacy of Bold Business
At Montbridge, we believe that small and medium businesses are the driving force behind innovation, job creation, and lasting economic impact. Our mission is to empower these businesses with the resources, expertise, and strategic vision they need to thrive.
Founded in 2024 by Managing Partners Pedram Parhizkari and James Coltman, Montbridge was built on the belief that entrepreneurial spirit, when paired with the right support, can create extraordinary businesses.
We are committed to fostering a culture of bold thinking, resilience, and long-term success.
Montbridge Group’s Origin Story
Business is in our blood. Growing up in entrepreneurial families, we learned early that building something meaningful takes grit, vision, and relentless effort. That lesson carried us through decades in financial services, working across Europe, the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East. We’ve advised businesses of all sizes, launched our own ventures from the ground up, and navigated both triumphs and challenges. We have the trophies—and the scars—to prove it.
Through it all, one truth has remained clear: small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of the economy. They create jobs, drive innovation, and shape communities. Yet today, as a generation of business owners prepares to step away, the question of succession looms large. Too many great companies risk fading away simply because the right transition plan isn’t in place.
That’s why we’re here. Our mission is to ensure that these businesses—and the legacies behind them—not only survive but thrive. By acquiring these businesses and empowering the next generation of leaders and fostering sustainable growth, we’re committed to keeping Europe on the map as a powerhouse of entrepreneurship.
This isn’t just business for us—it’s personal. And we’re just getting started.
“We are entrepreneur investors who’ve worked together, built together, and established Montbridge together.”
— Pedram Parhizkari and James Coltman
A legacy of innovation and execution
With extensive experience in financial services, we leverage disruptive technologies, machine learning, and data analytics to unlock hidden value in the businesses we acquire. Our hands-on leadership ensures that every portfolio company has a clear path to sustainable success.
A global network, with a local approach
Business growth does not happen in isolation. Our extensive network of investors, partners, and industry experts spans globally, providing the resources and insights necessary to support acquisitions and expansion strategies. Yet, we remain deeply committed to working closely with founders and management teams, ensuring that every business we acquire retains its unique DNA while evolving to reach new heights.
Montbridge Group explained
We are more than just a private equity firm. We are a business group. Our name represents our identity where we understand that the entrepreneurial life takes us from one mountain top to the next.
This journey is everything but linear. When we acquire businesses, our role is to take these exceptional businesses from one mountain top to the next. We provide a strong and everlasting bridge powered by our people, process, and principles. That’s who we are. We are Montbridge Group.