Private Capital and Advisory
Strategic capital. Conviction-led investment.
Access to exclusive, off-market private capital opportunities that complement traditional portfolios. We source deal-by-deal investments across the UK, MENA and India, delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns uncorrelated with public markets.
"The continuity is exceptional. The senior partners who originated the deal are the same people sitting on the board and the same people I speak to for strategic updates. That level of accountability is rare."
Control and Transparency
We present targeted investment opportunities individually.
You retain complete control over your capital. No pooled fund structures. No opaque allocation decisions. You determine pacing, select where to allocate and maintain full oversight of risk exposure.
Co-investment alongside VAR Capital and our network of established family offices ensures aligned interests and transparent fee structures on every transaction.
Established Businesses
Companies with £10m to £250m in revenues, proven profitability and credible management teams. We do not invest in start-ups, early-stage ventures or turnaround situations.
Cheque Sizes
£5m to £25m per investment, with capacity to increase through co-investment from our family office network.
Sector Agnostic
Conviction in the specific opportunity determines allocation. We evaluate businesses across industries on their individual merits.
Geographic Focus
Primarily UK-based, with selective opportunities in MENA and India where we maintain established networks and local expertise.
Capital Structures
We invest across the full capital structure, including equity where the case is compelling.
Bridging facilities secured against real assets are available where speed is a priority.
Our bias is toward credit: three to five year facilities with a contractual coupon and equity upside. This provides downside protection through seniority and security, with participation in value creation.
Structure follows opportunity. We work with management teams and existing stakeholders to determine arrangements that serve all parties.
Our Personalised Services
Direct Private Equity and Credit
Deal-by-deal participation in proven, off-market businesses. Selective investment based on rigorous due diligence, targeting attractive risk-adjusted returns with meaningful contractual income components.
Co-Investment Structuring
Capacity for larger opportunities alongside VAR Capital and our proprietary network of family offices. Aligned interests and transparent economics on every transaction.
Corporate Advisory
M&A, capital raising and strategic counsel for clients with operating business interests. We advise on debt and equity transactions, working alongside existing relationships and wealth management clients.
Board-Level Strategic
Operational expertise that extends beyond capital deployment. Commercial introductions, governance guidance and preparation for future liquidity events.
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What Our Clients Say
"VAR Capital brings intellectual rigour and entrepreneurial agility that traditional private equity funds cannot match. I value the transparency of investing deal-by-deal and maintaining complete control over capital allocation."
Family Office Principal