Newable Capital

More than just investment, Newable Capital are a trusted partner to support and empower the management team to deliver the next phase of growth

What do we do?

Through reliable, long term investment, we help profitable, well-established UK SMEs in the £1m - £3m EBITDA market
Our investment is a genuine alternative to a trade sale, helping founders through the succession journey from shareholders to an ambitious management team
More than just investment; Newable Capital provides a trusted partner to support and empower the management team to deliver the next phase of growth
We are committed to sustainable growth and having a positive impact on the companies we invest in, the societies they operate in, and our shared environment

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Meet Peter Barrand, Managing Director of Newable Capital, as he provides an overview of what Newable Capital does and how we help and invest in UK SMEs

Investments

Newable Capital

J.C. Atkinson & Son announces strategic Investment by Newable Capital

Hello

Newable Capital invests in CMS Holdings UK Ltd

Innovation

Newable Capital invests in Weldfast UK Limited

DIT

Newable Capital propels growth through investment in London Fire Solutions

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Meet our team

Peter Barrand

Managing Director, Newable Capital

Peter Barrand joined Newable in 2019 and is Managing Director of Newable Capital. Formerly of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Peter joined Newable from Ignition Corporate Finance where he was a Founding Partner. Ignition is a highly successful London based Corporate Finance Advisory firm focused on sell-side advice for UK SME private companies and MBO advice to Private Equity Investors and management teams. The partnership’s expertise is in transactions less than £25m enterprise value across multiple sectors.

Jack Hopkins

Non Executive Director

Jack joined the Newable Board in December 2015. Jack worked in local government partnerships for a number of years prior to this and brings together a number of different sectors for greater impact for business and communities. As a local councillor and Cabinet Member, Jack has overseen some huge regeneration projects in Waterloo and Vauxhall as well as London's best planning department for both small and large development. In 2019, Jack was elected Leader of Lambeth Council.  

Angus MacLennan

Non Executive Director

Angus joined the Newable Board in January 2018. He also sits on Newable's Remuneration and Audit Committees. He is also a NED of Newable's Lending and Equities Board. Angus has close to 40 years’ experience in international banking in the UK and overseas, holding senior positions at Fortis Bank and Danske Bank. Angus is an experienced non-executive director, including active participation in board committees such as Audit, Risk, and Remuneration and is a past Master of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers.  

Vanessa Sharp

Non Executive Director

Vanessa was appointed to the Newable Board in January 2018. As a non-executive director of the board, member of the Audit Review committee , chair of the Risk committee and member of the Advisory Business Board Vanessa provides governance oversight of the group and of the risk function and advisory business in particular. Vanessa is a qualified Solicitor with expertise in advising on practical solutions to risk and governance issues. She has over 30 years’ experience in private practice and in industry and was, for many years, the General Counsel for KPMG in the UK and Europe. She currently has a number of non executive and advisory roles for private and public organisations.    

Anne Watts CBE

Non Executive Director

Anne was appointed in July 2000. She sits on the main board, the Risk and Nominations Committees and Chairs the Remuneration Committee. She is also a non-executive of Newflex subsidiary. Anne is a Chartered FCIPD. Anne has been a leading figure in Governance and Inclusion spanning commercial, public and voluntary sectors. She has held executive roles for HSBC and Business in the Community and was Chair of the Appointments Commission. Latterly, she carried out reviews of Government departments and the Army. In addition, she has held a range of national public appointments, recently being Deputy Chair, University of Surrey, chairing Remuneration Committee and the new Vet School. She continues to play an independent advisory role for a wide range of organisations including both Gender and Race Leadership teams of Business in the Community.