Richard Fuller MP shown how leak detection technology is protecting constituents in North Bedfordshire

SOS Leak Detection Ltd showcased their award-winning technology to Richard Fuller MP, during his visit to the North Bedfordshire-based company, last week. The MP heard how SOS locate, classify and resolve leaks, providing residential and commercial buildings with non-invasive and advanced remedial services.

The visit, facilitated by the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), provided North Bedfordshire’s MP with the opportunity to meet the SOS team at their headquarters in Wyboston. He heard about how the business operates, and its services, which span internal and external pipework, heating systems, flat roofs and damp surveys, with additional capabilities in water sampling and asbestos testing.

The MP was shown SOS’s industry-leading technologies first-hand. With over 15,000 escape-of-water incidents in the last 3 years alone, the company has earned a reputation for excellence that benefits its customers in the region and across the UK.

SOS’s progress has been supported by YFM Equity Partners, who provided investment and expertise derived from their deep knowledge of business development, helping to scale its operations and complement organic growth by progressing its direct-to-customer business.

BVCA research shows that private equity and venture capital backed businesses headquartered in North Bedfordshire support over 1,200 jobs. 
 

Commenting on the visit, Richard Fuller, MP for North Bedfordshire said: 

"It was a pleasure to visit SOS Leak Detection Ltd and see first-hand the impressive innovation and dedication driving this North Bedfordshire business. Their award-winning technology and commitment to non-invasive, effective leak detection are making a real difference to homes and businesses across the UK. I was particularly encouraged to learn how investment from YFM Equity Partners has helped scale their operations and accelerate growth. This is a great example of how private capital can support ambitious companies, create skilled jobs, and drive economic progress not just here in the East of England, but nationwide."

Commenting, Paul Bateman, CEO at SOS Leak Detection Ltd said:

“We were delighted to welcome Richard Fuller MP to SOS Leak Detection. His visit provided a great opportunity to showcase the work we do in detecting and preventing leaks, while also discussing some of the key challenges we face in the current economic climate. As a business focused on growth, we are actively looking to diversify into other sectors and are exploring how new technology and AI can play a role in improving leak prevention. We appreciated the chance to share our plans and experiences and to discuss how businesses like ours can continue to thrive and support the local community.”

Commenting, James Savage, Portfolio Director at YFM Equity Partners said:

“We are grateful to the BVCA for organising the visit of Richard Fuller MP to SOS Leak Detection. With the need for better water conservation increasingly accepted, the business has an important role to play supporting current and future customers with its market-leading offering. The team has exciting plans for growth and innovation, and this was a great opportunity to discuss how businesses like SOS can continue to scale nationally while creating high-quality jobs from their East of England base.”

Commenting, BVCA Chief Executive Michael Moore said:

“With the backing of YFM, SOS Leak Detection Ltd has grown into a trusted name in its industry, demonstrating the beneficial impact of private capital in regional economies.”

“Private capital is a partner for economic growth, supporting thousands of jobs in the East of England and across the UK. Our industry backs the most innovative businesses supporting local economies in every nation and region.” 

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About the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association  

The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) is the industry body and public policy advocate for the private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) (private capital) industry in the UK. With a membership of over 600 firms, we represent the vast majority of all UK-based private capital firms, as well as their professional advisers and a large base of UK and global investors. The private equity and venture capital industry has a vital role to play in driving national and regional growth. Currently over 13,000 companies, employing more than 2.5 million people, are backed by private equity and venture capital investment in the UK. 
 

About SOS Leak Detection Ltd:

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Bedfordshire, SOS Leak Detection Ltd is a customer-friendly, award-winning specialist in non-invasive water leak detection and remedial services. Experts at maximising resolution while keeping disruption and inconvenience to a minimum, SOS has become a trusted partner of insurers, property managers and individual clients across the country. Their innovative technology and highly trained engineers allow them to locate and resolve leaks efficiently, reducing potential property damage and reducing costs – often with only a single visit. SOS is supported by YFM Equity Partners, entering a new growth phase following a management buyout in 2022.
 

About YFM Equity Partners

YFM is one of the UK’s most experienced private equity firms, with a keen interest in ambitious and industry-leading SMEs. They provide management buyouts and growth capital alongside hands-on direction from their vast network of professionals and specialists spanning several sectors.

After over four decades in the industry, YFM have conclusively proven their deep commitment to regional economic development across the UK. The firm actively backs promising businesses outside of the traditional financial hubs, and their multiple offices across the UK allows them to have on-the-ground localised insight to ensure sustainable scaling and long-term value creation. This regional focus is exemplified in its investment into SOS Leak Detection, just one of their many regional success stories.

With over 250 businesses backed, YFM’s collaborative approach is rooted in long-term partnerships. The firm is independently owned, with its partners directly involved in every investment. This alignment guarantees that YFM’s interests are closely tied to those of the founders and management teams it supports.