In the UK, the Government used to operate the Tier 1 Visa scheme, which allowed foreign nationals to come to the UK to live and work.
In 2019, they replaced it with the Innovator Visa Programme which allows foreign nationals to enter the UK if they are investing in businesses in the UK.
In the UK, the Government used to operate the Tier 1 Visa scheme, which allowed foreign nationals to come to the UK to live and work.
In 2019 they replaced it with the Innovator Visa Programme which allows foreign nationals to enter the UK if they are investing in businesses in the UK.
We act on behalf of international private clients and their families to source, qualify and manage tailored private equity investments directly into unlisted UK companies.
We are closely aligned with UK Government policy on inward investment and the Innovator Visa Programme.
We recognize that this flow of investment provides growth capital to fund aspiring entrepreneurs and invigorate small UK companies. UK business growth is vital to expand the economy, create jobs and sustain communities. It also provides a flow of diverse cultural and professional skills from all over the world into the UK.
We act on behalf of international private clients and their families to source, qualify and manage tailored private equity investments directly into unlisted UK companies.
We are closely aligned with UK Government policy on inward investment and the Innovator Visa Programme.
We recognise that this flow of investment provides growth capital to fund aspiring entrepreneurs and invigorate small UK companies. UK business growth is vital to expand the economy, create jobs and sustain communities. It also provides a flow of diverse cultural and professional skills from all over the world into the UK.
If you are an investor, we can introduce you to a wide range of projects with the potential to deliver excellent returns. Because all our investments are Tier 1 qualifying, they also provide a route to UK residency. Suppose you are a UK business looking for investment. In that case, we can help you secure the financial backing you need to fund expansion and realise potential.
The Innovator Visa
This programme is suitable if you have £50,000 minimum but more realistically c£200,000 available to invest in the UK and are willing to work in innovation.
The Investor Visa
This programme is suitable if you have £2m under your control in a UK-regulated bank. There is no need for you to work in a UK entity.
The UK Government recognises the value that foreign intellectual and financial capital can bring to the economy. As such, they offer two different visa programmes to help investors move to the UK.
The Innovator Visa
This programme is suitable if you have £50,000 minimum but more realistically c£200,000 available to invest in the UK and are willing to work in innovation.
The Investor Visa
This programme is suitable if you have £2m under your control in a UK-regulated bank. There is no need for you to work in a UK entity.
Please contact us on 020 3633 9676 to arrange a meeting or alternatively fill in our contact form, whether you are an investor or an enterprise seeking investment.
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My passion is helping entrepreneurs to realise their ambitions and of course my wife, four daughters and Barry the Pug.
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I have spent the bulk of my career in the technology sector working initially for a couple of large IT systems manufacturers and latterly focussing on software and services. Having exited a software consultancy business in 1999 that I co-founded, I have indulged myself in the horse racing and breeding industry and continued to look for innovative tech businesses to work with and, on occasions, invest in as an angel. These days, as a Funding Nav Partner, I am mainly focussed on helping early stage and growth businesses improve their respective cash positions. When I’m not working, I enjoy cycling and walking.
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Away from work I enjoy boxercise, running, tennis, yoga, painting and watching box sets.
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I am lucky to possess a mixed and varied career encompassing Entrepreneurial Recruitment & Telecoms, Snr. Corporate Telecoms, Business Broking, SME’s and Mergers & Acquisitions. In the UK, North America and Australia.
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I enjoy playing tennis, squash and bridge.
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Bio: With close to two decades of experience within the financial advisory sector, I bring a rich tapestry of expertise to Funding Nav. Throughout my career, I've served as a trusted advisor, offering bespoke and holistic financial guidance to a diverse clientele, encompassing both personal and business sectors. My advisory spectrum spans from mortgage and investment advice to pension planning and protection strategies, coupled with meticulous cash flow analysis that forms the cornerstone of my practice. This breadth of experience has equipped me with a nuanced understanding of financial dynamics and a keen insight into the intricacies of client needs, paving the way for a seamless transition into the role of a Partner with Funding Nav.
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I believe in the power of forging genuine connections and leveraging diverse experiences to unlock opportunities and drive meaningful change in the businesses I serve.
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