In today’s world, too many consultants arrive with a hammer in hand – ready to treat every problem as a nail. But real entrepreneurs don’t need pre-packaged solutions. They have challenges and visions and need solutions properly addressing these challenges and provide options. They need partners who understand complexity, offer relevant expertise, and provide real alternatives – especially when the path forward isn’t obvious.

That’s precisely why I joined Investec.

Not because it’s the biggest or loudest name in the market—but because it relentlessly strives to offer what truly matters:

• Unbiased, holistic advice – Our diversified product offering is free from conflicts of interest. We are guided by the client’s needs, not by distribution targets.
• Deep sector expertise – Particularly in software, IT services, fintech and digital. And not just in Europe – we connect clients to markets in the US, UK, and Asia.
• A rare blend of global reach and local agility – we combine the reach of an international investment bank with genuine local proximity and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Real understanding of entrepreneurs – Many advisors have never faced the reality of growth pains, pivots, or strategic inflection points. We have.
• Solutions for the overlooked – Where others turn away due to minimum fee thresholds, we craft tailored access to capital—even for businesses with EBITDA between £3 and £10 million.

That’s what drew me here: the chance to help entrepreneurs explore what lies between the classic ‘all in’ or ‘full exit’ choices. The space where creative capital, smart structuring and nuanced advice can unlock new possibilities.

My personal story—how I built and shaped tech markets, what drives me, and why Investec is the right platform for the next chapter – is explored in detail in the article linked below.

But let me leave you with a parable:

A seasoned blacksmith had long relied on one tool—a powerful, time-tested hammer. One day, a young entrepreneur arrived with a broken, intricate machine. The blacksmith hammered, welded, tested—but the machine still stuttered.

“You need more than a hammer,” the entrepreneur said. “You need someone who understands how the system works—end to end.”

The blacksmith began collecting new tools: measuring devices, precision instruments, innovative materials. But the most important tool of all was a compass. It showed where the forces were coming from—and where they needed to go.

He realized success wasn’t about force. It was about using the right tool, at the right moment, with a clear view of the bigger picture.

That’s what we aim to do at Investec.

Click here to read my story in detail.

“Entrepreneurs have challenges and are seeking solutions to mitigate said challenges. Being able to provide client centric advice on adequate solutions to turn challenges into opportunities is at the heart of what we enjoy doing the most at Investec Advisory.”