Yorkshire-headquartered accountancy and business advisory firm Fortus has secured strategic investment from private equity firm LDC, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s growth journey.
The investment will support Fortus’ ambitious expansion plans, enabling the business to continue investing in its people, technology and service offering, while pursuing further acquisitions to strengthen its presence across the UK.
Founded in 2020, Fortus has rapidly established itself as one of Yorkshire’s fastest-growing accountancy and advisory firms. With offices in York, Leeds and Scarborough, the firm now employs more than 115 people and supports over 4,500 SMEs with a comprehensive range of accountancy, audit, tax and business advisory services.
The investment comes following a period of sustained growth, during which Fortus has completed five acquisitions while continuing to expand organically. The business has built a strong reputation for supporting owner-managed businesses across Yorkshire and beyond, combining technical expertise with a relationship-led approach to client service.
Importantly, the investment will see the existing leadership team remain in place, with Founder and Chief Executive Officer Craig Herbert continuing to lead the business alongside Chief Operating Officer Andy Northern and Chief Marketing Officer Rich Burnett.
Commenting on the investment, Craig Herbert said the partnership with LDC would help accelerate the firm’s long-term strategy while remaining true to its Yorkshire roots.
“Our ambition has always been to build a leading regional accountancy and business advisory firm that delivers exceptional service for our clients while creating opportunities for our people. This investment provides the platform to accelerate that journey.”
The announcement reflects a wider trend of continued investment across the accountancy profession, with firms increasingly focusing on technology, specialist advisory services and strategic acquisitions to meet evolving client needs.
For Yorkshire’s professional services sector, the investment represents another vote of confidence in the strength of the region’s accountancy market, with firms continuing to attract investment, expand their capabilities and create highly skilled employment opportunities.
As demand for strategic business advice continues to grow, Fortus’ latest milestone further reinforces Yorkshire’s reputation as a thriving hub for ambitious accountancy and advisory businesses.
