Lead investor and director of Seryos, a startup pan-European insurance carrier

Loop Asset Management sources, acquires and develops commercial property throughout the UK.

Investor and director

Private investor with particular interest in property development finance, early stage funding and private debt.

Charlton Park Crematorium is part of the rapidly growing Pure Cremation Group. In 2021 Charlton Park carried out 1 in 50 cremations in the UK.

Pure Cremation is proud to be the UK's biggest provider of Direct Cremation funerals and pre-paid funeral plans.The Pure Group employs over 250 staff with its head office in Andover, Hampshire. As well as dealing directly with the consumer we offer a range of trade services to funeral directors providing collection and cremation services at our own crematorium - Charlton Park. This is the simplest of all funerals and meets the needs of a growing number of people who want… Show more Pure Cremation is proud to be the UK's biggest provider of Direct Cremation funerals and pre-paid funeral plans.The Pure Group employs over 250 staff with its head office in Andover, Hampshire. As well as dealing directly with the consumer we offer a range of trade services to funeral directors providing collection and cremation services at our own crematorium - Charlton Park. This is the simplest of all funerals and meets the needs of a growing number of people who want a respectful cremation arranged without any fuss and leaving them free to say farewell how, where and when is right for them. In 2021 we carried out 1 in 50 of all cremations in the UK and sold the highest number of funeral plans in the UK. The Pure Group is a completely independent business, privately owned by 4 of the directors and has no external shareholders. Show less

Cognicent is a fast-growing, direct-to-consumer late life planning financial services group. We bring innovative thinking and fresh approaches to very traditional sectors such as funeral planning, financial services and legal services. Our aim is to make it easier and more affordable for everyone to protect their quality of life, their treasures, and their family.

Over the past 6 years I have worked with a large number of companies in a wide range of industries. The majority of my work has involved acquisition. Some examples are detailed below:• Desert Wind Properties – South Africa – Advised on acquisition of a Game Farm for development into holiday destination. Value £10m• Syndicated Investors Group – South Africa – Advised on acquisition of development site, planning consent successfully obtained and ground works completed before sale… Show more Over the past 6 years I have worked with a large number of companies in a wide range of industries. The majority of my work has involved acquisition. Some examples are detailed below:• Desert Wind Properties – South Africa – Advised on acquisition of a Game Farm for development into holiday destination. Value £10m• Syndicated Investors Group – South Africa – Advised on acquisition of development site, planning consent successfully obtained and ground works completed before sale to larger developer. Value £5m• Oteez – South Africa – Acquisition of Fibreglass manufacturer for private investor. Value £100,000• Midlands Based VC Firm – Advised on build and buy strategy for the funeral sector to two VC firms.• Ribbon Print UK Ltd – Identified and advised on the aborted acquisition of an online Craft Retailer. Value £620,000• Ribbon Print UK Ltd – establishment of USA office and procurement of distributor agreements in Ireland & Australia• Online Data Backup – Project management of new start data backup business.• Wi-fi Hotspot – Project management of wi-fi hotspot start up. Show less

The Funeral Services Partnership has the experience, drive and funding to acquire funeral businesses of all sizes across the UK. Founded in 2007 it has grown to serve in excess of 5,000 families a year.As Acquisitions Manager I am interested in talking to Funeral Directors thinking about retirement or a change of career or hearing from anyone who knows of or can introduce me to Funeral Directors who might consider the sale of their business.

As Managing Director of Henry Ison & Sons I had complete responsibility for the business. I grew the company from one office carrying out around 200 funerals annually to 5 offices serving 600 families a year and a turnover in excess of £1m a year. I acquired the business from the Ison family in 1992 and sold it to Laurel Management Services in 2004 realising a 7600% return on investment.