Experience

West Hill Capital

• United Kingdom
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Nov 2013 - 10 years 2 months

  London, United Kingdom We are a leading private equity and venture capital firm providing Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) qualifying investments to private individuals and growth capital to innovative financial services businesses and pioneering technology companies throughout the uk and abroad. Over the years, we have been successful in advising some of the largest corporates in the financial services sector on transactions totalling in excess of £20bn, such as the $1.7bn KKR sponsored MBO of Willis, the… Show more We are a leading private equity and venture capital firm providing Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) qualifying investments to private individuals and growth capital to innovative financial services businesses and pioneering technology companies throughout the uk and abroad. Over the years, we have been successful in advising some of the largest corporates in the financial services sector on transactions totalling in excess of £20bn, such as the $1.7bn KKR sponsored MBO of Willis, the £889m public to private acquisition of Brit Insurance and the £75m initial equity raise for Metro Bank, the first UK high street bank to enter the market in over 100 years. Show less



CSS Partners LLP

• United Kingdom
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Mar 2006 - Nov 2013

  City of London Private Equity/Venture Capital Bespoke investment sourcing, Private Equity, Tax-efficient investing (EIS, VCT and IHT specialist products). CSS Partners LLP acts as placing agent for Charles Street Securities Europe LLP. Established in 1984, we specialise in the early-stage, pre-list sourcing, selection and the building of value in companies with a high growth potential. Based upon an "evaluated risk", we take into account the general economic climate and look for companies… Show more Private Equity/Venture Capital Bespoke investment sourcing, Private Equity, Tax-efficient investing (EIS, VCT and IHT specialist products). CSS Partners LLP acts as placing agent for Charles Street Securities Europe LLP. Established in 1984, we specialise in the early-stage, pre-list sourcing, selection and the building of value in companies with a high growth potential. Based upon an "evaluated risk", we take into account the general economic climate and look for companies that can quickly build market share. Due to the nature of the investment, many of the investment opportunities we identify enjoy significant tax breaks through qualifying under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). CSS is experienced in guiding and supporting companies towards an exit event on a recognised stock exchange. Show less