Astuta buys technology, software and data businesses to upgrade and improve their performance in order to realise their true potential to transform industries
The group strategy is to buy
established UK software and
technology businesses that
have a focus on data and have
established revenues and
customers
We add value through capital and expertise investment, contributing professional know-how and multi-level support to help companies grow and realise their full potential.
We upgrade and transform our companies – refreshing technology, marketing & sales and positioning in order to drive competitive advantage and ensure the long-term success of our businesses. The businesses all have the potential to dramatically enhance the industries they service.
Our market focus is on those industries and organisations that would materially benefit from timely use of their data to respond quickly to business change for example Financial Services, Facilities Management and Business productivity.
Astuta also invests in early stage tech firms that can enrich our foundation investments, especially in the areas of FinTech, RegTech, Robotic Process Automation, Chatbots, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Interoperability, Blockchain and Security.
Astuta provides a highly experienced and seasoned team of investment and operational professionals with a specific focus on software, data, and technology companies.
Delivering more than transactional capital, Astuta provides financial capital and operational support. We work in partnership with management teams to create greater value and longevity in companies looking to scale.
Astuta brings sustainable growth and lasting value to our companies, their employees and customers, while delivering consistent financial returns to our partners.
Transforming industries through technology, software and data solutions
Operational team
Howard Sears
Founder / Executive Chairman
A serial technology entrepreneur with an interest in Fintech, AI, IoT and Big Data, and a 20-year track record of delivering shareholder value. Has started, invested into and built a number of companies delivering circa £100m of value from successful exits.
Jordan Ambrose
COO
Experienced leader of software businesses and a track record of delivering value through execution, Jordan takes executive responsibility for both Inforalgo and Spica.
Trevor Milsom
Finance Director
A seasoned and qualified CIMA finance professional with significant experience in fast paced technology businesses including leading and advising through periods of uncertainty and growth. Strong international expertise with extensive M&A and fund-raising experience.
Marc Young
Corporate Development Director
15-year track record of advising growth companies on M&A and capital raising. Formerly Head of Technology at finnCap building the No.1 Hemscott rated team, led flotation of MXC Capital as CEO, growing NAV to £70 million and overseeing successful technology sector buy and builds at Accumuli plc and Castleton Technology plc.
Simon Dutta
Marketing Director
20+ years’ marketing leadership experience gained in b2b multinationals and technology (re)startups focusing on fintech, regtech, machine learning, big data analytics, and BI. Qualified CIM Chartered Fellow.
Mehul Kantaria
Operating Partner
Focused on sourcing and appraising investment opportunities. 8 years private equity experience at Lyceum Capital with a focus on investing in the B2B technology, data and services sectors. Responsible for over £150m of transactions and experienced in supporting buy and build strategies. Previously completed an ACA and corporate finance experience with Deloitte.
Spencer Lake
Non-Exec Director
30-year investment banking career (JPM, Merrill Lynch, HSBC), now an active investor in growth companies, a substantial shareholder in Astuta.
David Priseman
Governance and Investor Relations
With thirty years’ experience working for specialist consultancies, major banks, private equity houses and independently advising entrepreneurs. Has served on boards to £120 million turnover.
Advisory Partners
& Shareholders
Seamus Keating
Chairman of First Derivatives plc
Sebastian Gray
Founder, Big Ideas Group
Richard Stevenson
Standard Life,
Focus Solutions PLC
Jon Claydon
Chairman, Havas Work Club
Joseph Schull
Special Limited Partner,
Warburg Pincus
Hedley Goldberg
MD, Rothschild
Derek Alway
Co Founder, Regent Partners
Richard Pattle
Vice Chair, Standard Chartered
Astuta buys technology, software and data businesses to upgrade and improve their performance in order to realise their true potential to transform industries.
If you are looking to sell a majority stake in technology business, seeking investment or partnership to accelerate your growth, we would love to hear from you.
