Today the portfolio is split into four types of investment
- US equity long/shortPortfolio management, managed through options
- Angel, seed and Series AEarly-stage investments in software and fintech
- PropertyLong-term UK property investments
- Venture advisoryAdvisory stakes in start-ups we believe in
What we do
We invest in established businesses and take equity stakes in new start-up ventures. For ventures we can take either an equity stake or an advisory stake to drive the venture to success.
Our approach
There is one key ingredient we seek: a team with the potential to succeed. If we believe the leading team has potential, they have the ability to drive a business to success or to pivot.
Our mission
We seek out businesses and ventures that have the potential to beat their competition.
Current investment sectors
- Digital platforms
- Software development
- Data processing, hosting and related services
- Interactive media and services
- Manufacturing – apparel
- Manufacturing – nonmetallic mineral products
- Non-manufacturing – truck transportation
- Non-manufacturing – consumer electronics and appliance rental
- Property
Long/short portfolio management
Our portfolio invests in multi-sector US equities. At any one time we carry 10 positions, split equally between long and short. Single positions always remain within a 10% threshold.
Angel, seed and venture investments
We invest in disruptive and innovative start-ups, predominantly in software and fintech. For some start-ups we offer advisory services in return for an equity stake.