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Flexible Capital. Long-term Alignment.

Backing exceptional management teams and trusted co-investors in the UK lower mid-market.
Co-invest alongside proven professionals

Investors Seeking Opportunities

We offer access to a select number of co-investment opportunities in non-competitive, lower mid-market businesses across a range of sectors.

We invest our own capital alongside that of our investment partners, allowing us to act with flexibility, discretion and speed. Our approach is personal, relationship-led and rooted in judgement.

Our capital is different to, and complementary with, private equity. Opportunities are shaped deal by deal and only when there’s clear strategic and cultural alignment.
Supportive capital for ambitious plans

Companies Seeking Capital

We provide flexible, long-term capital, typically up to £5 million, to UK-based businesses looking to grow, restructure or realise value.

Whether you are preparing for succession, leading a management buyout or seeking a strategic growth partner, we tailor each investment to the needs of the team and business.

Guided by Richard Swann and Darryl Eales, we back experienced leadership teams with vision, discipline and a clear path to growth.

Our capital is different to, and complementary with, private equity. We often invest alongside founders, private equity or our clients.

Our consistent goal is to achieve sustainable capital growth — with full alignment to management.

Investment Partners

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A different type of investor

Our Capital Philosophy

At Debrett’s, we focus on businesses and people not fixed formulas. Our capital is long-term, flexible and highly personal.

We shape each transaction around the ambitions of those involved, without the constraints of institutional mandates or fund structures.
Deal-by-deal flexibility
No exit deadlines
Sector-agnostic
Structured for alignment
Our capital sits neatly alongside founders, private equity funds and other aligned parties. Where there is strategic clarity and strong management, we move with pace and purpose. Our consistent goal is to achieve sustainable capital growth with incentivised management teams

Our People

Our investment activity is led by professionals with deep experience in private capital, corporate finance and value creation.

Darryl Eales

Chair
Focused on delivering tailored strategies for sustainable business growth.
Richard Swann

Richard Swann

Board
Bringing deep private equity expertise to guide long-term investment growth.
James England

James England

Head of Investments
Expertise in navigating complex transactions and market dynamics effectively.
meet the team

Selected Investments

Logik Logistics
Management Buy-Out:
Acquired from founder
Deal Size:
£6m
Sector:
Business Services (Logistics)
Status:
Realised – Sold to Danx Carousel (June 2024)
Return:
5x invested capital
Day Out With The Kids
Management Buy-Out:
Acquired from founder
Deal Size:
£3m
Sector:
TMT (Consumer Software)
Status:
Current investment


Ortecha Group
Growth Capital

Deal Size:
Not Disclosed
Sector:
TMT (Data Management)
Status:
Current investment


Meet Your Miracle
Acquisition:
Acquired from founders
Deal Size:
£4m
Sector:
Healthcare
Status:
Current investment


Who We Work With

Investment Partners:
Family offices
Entrepreneurs and exited founders
Long-term private capital providers
Strategic investors
Companies and Management Teams:
Founders planning succession or de-risking
Managers leading buyouts
Companies exploring growth funding
Businesses restructuring ownership
We typically partner with profitable UK-based businesses where leadership is strong and aligned. We remain open-minded, we back people above all.

Connected Expertise

Debrett’s offers a broader platform for business owners and investors:
Advisory | Strategic and M&A advice
Wealth | Investment management & structuring
Coaching | Executive transition & founder coaching
We support clients across the full arc from capital to continuity.

5

x

Return

On equity realised from our investment in a leading UK logistics and supply chain business

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