Terra Firma
Financial ServicesEngland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
Terra Firma is a London-based investment firm that focuses on private equity and asset-backed investments, including operational real estate and infrastructure assets. It pursues long-term value creation by actively transforming portfolio companies' strategy, operations, and financial management. Founded in 1994 by Guy Hands, the firm emphasizes enduring partnerships and fundamental change rather than short-term milestones. Targeting asset-rich businesses in essential industries, the firm seeks durable improvements that can boost performance. Recent coverage notes expansion into Southern Africa, including plans to develop a solar power project there, signaling geographic growth beyond its traditional footprint.