Private Company Fundraising
Realising your business ambitions through a bespoke advisory service.

We advise the founders and financial sponsors of ambitious, fast-growing companies in securing growth capital. Our clients are largely European headquartered businesses with at least £10 million of annual recurring revenues and seeking to raise in excess of £10 million.
Our team of specialists can help you to access an international pool of investors including Family Offices, VCs, growth investors, Private Equity, Institutions, and debt investors. We have a proven track record and a unique team that works with you to maximise value at your eventual exit point.

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Sector expertise
Each conversation starts with a blank piece of paper and a desire to learn about your objectives. We bring deep local expertise, strategic advice and fresh perspectives to transactions in the UK, Europe and North America, as well as important emerging markets in Asia and Africa. Our team has decades of sector knowledge, a powerful track record and impressive international experience to execute complex transactions.
Meet the private fundraising team

Oliver Andrews
Director, Head of Private Company Fundraising
I joined Investec in 2021, and as of July 2024, I lead our Private Company Fundraising (PCF) team. We advise private European technology and sustainability companies on £10-200m equity funding rounds. Our team covers more than 1500 investors and has experience across various structuring and transaction types.
I have more than 10 years of experience in investment banking. Before Investec, I worked for a family office and an emerging market impact fund. I began my career in M&A (Lead Advisory) at EY. I am a Chartered Accountant and hold a BA from Durham University.
Oliver Andrews
Director, Head of Private Company Fundraising
I joined Investec in 2021, and as of July 2024, I lead our Private Company Fundraising (PCF) team. We advise private European technology and sustainability companies on £10-200m equity funding rounds. Our team covers more than 1500 investors and has experience across various structuring and transaction types.
I have more than 10 years of experience in investment banking. Before Investec, I worked for a family office and an emerging market impact fund. I began my career in M&A (Lead Advisory) at EY. I am a Chartered Accountant and hold a BA from Durham University.

Jason Wicht
Associate Director
I joined Investec in January 2017 and I’m an Associate Director in the Private Company Fundraising team. My core responsibilities include client origination and management, full end-to-end transaction process management, deal structuring and supporting entrepreneurs strategically in their growth journey. Experience with technology, and sustainability focused businesses.
Previous experience includes debt lending, providing tailored private capital solutions for early-stage companies and entrepreneurs, supporting them with personal and business financing requirements.
I hold a Bachelor of Business Science in Accounting and Finance and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town.
Jason Wicht
Associate Director
I joined Investec in January 2017 and I’m an Associate Director in the Private Company Fundraising team. My core responsibilities include client origination and management, full end-to-end transaction process management, deal structuring and supporting entrepreneurs strategically in their growth journey. Experience with technology, and sustainability focused businesses.
Previous experience includes debt lending, providing tailored private capital solutions for early-stage companies and entrepreneurs, supporting them with personal and business financing requirements.
I hold a Bachelor of Business Science in Accounting and Finance and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town.

Elena Katsafadou
Associate
I joined Investec in October 2020 and I’m an Associate in the Private Company Fundraising team. My core responsibilities include day-to-day transaction management and supporting entrepreneurs in their growth journey. Experience with technology, fintech and sustainability focused businesses.
Previous experience includes working for Outward VC, a fintech focused venture capital fund and the Private Capital team at Investec, providing tailored private capital solutions for early-stage companies and entrepreneurs.
I hold a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics and Finance from Queen Mary University of London and a Master’s in Management (with Distinction) from London School of Economics and Political Science.
Elena Katsafadou
Associate
I joined Investec in October 2020 and I’m an Associate in the Private Company Fundraising team. My core responsibilities include day-to-day transaction management and supporting entrepreneurs in their growth journey. Experience with technology, fintech and sustainability focused businesses.
Previous experience includes working for Outward VC, a fintech focused venture capital fund and the Private Capital team at Investec, providing tailored private capital solutions for early-stage companies and entrepreneurs.
I hold a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics and Finance from Queen Mary University of London and a Master’s in Management (with Distinction) from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Gunjan Bulchandani
Analyst
I joined Investec in 2023 as an Analyst in Private Company Fundraising team. Prior to joining Investec, I worked at InMobi for 3 years in the Corporate Development team in the Consumer Tech and AdTech space supporting M&A, fundraising and Investor Relations. I hold a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Lady Shri Ram College for Women.
Gunjan Bulchandani
Analyst
I joined Investec in 2023 as an Analyst in Private Company Fundraising team. Prior to joining Investec, I worked at InMobi for 3 years in the Corporate Development team in the Consumer Tech and AdTech space supporting M&A, fundraising and Investor Relations. I hold a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Lady Shri Ram College for Women.

Oliver Andrews
Director, Head of Private Company Fundraising
I joined Investec in 2021, and as of July 2024, I lead our Private Company Fundraising (PCF) team. We advise private European technology and sustainability companies on £10-200m equity funding rounds. Our team covers more than 1500 investors and has experience across various structuring and transaction types.
I have more than 10 years of experience in investment banking. Before Investec, I worked for a family office and an emerging market impact fund. I began my career in M&A (Lead Advisory) at EY. I am a Chartered Accountant and hold a BA from Durham University.
Oliver Andrews
Director, Head of Private Company Fundraising
I joined Investec in 2021, and as of July 2024, I lead our Private Company Fundraising (PCF) team. We advise private European technology and sustainability companies on £10-200m equity funding rounds. Our team covers more than 1500 investors and has experience across various structuring and transaction types.
I have more than 10 years of experience in investment banking. Before Investec, I worked for a family office and an emerging market impact fund. I began my career in M&A (Lead Advisory) at EY. I am a Chartered Accountant and hold a BA from Durham University.

Jason Wicht
Associate Director
I joined Investec in January 2017 and I’m an Associate Director in the Private Company Fundraising team. My core responsibilities include client origination and management, full end-to-end transaction process management, deal structuring and supporting entrepreneurs strategically in their growth journey. Experience with technology, and sustainability focused businesses.
Previous experience includes debt lending, providing tailored private capital solutions for early-stage companies and entrepreneurs, supporting them with personal and business financing requirements.
I hold a Bachelor of Business Science in Accounting and Finance and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town.
Jason Wicht
Associate Director
I joined Investec in January 2017 and I’m an Associate Director in the Private Company Fundraising team. My core responsibilities include client origination and management, full end-to-end transaction process management, deal structuring and supporting entrepreneurs strategically in their growth journey. Experience with technology, and sustainability focused businesses.
Previous experience includes debt lending, providing tailored private capital solutions for early-stage companies and entrepreneurs, supporting them with personal and business financing requirements.
I hold a Bachelor of Business Science in Accounting and Finance and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town.

Elena Katsafadou
Associate
I joined Investec in October 2020 and I’m an Associate in the Private Company Fundraising team. My core responsibilities include day-to-day transaction management and supporting entrepreneurs in their growth journey. Experience with technology, fintech and sustainability focused businesses.
Previous experience includes working for Outward VC, a fintech focused venture capital fund and the Private Capital team at Investec, providing tailored private capital solutions for early-stage companies and entrepreneurs.
I hold a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics and Finance from Queen Mary University of London and a Master’s in Management (with Distinction) from London School of Economics and Political Science.
Elena Katsafadou
Associate
I joined Investec in October 2020 and I’m an Associate in the Private Company Fundraising team. My core responsibilities include day-to-day transaction management and supporting entrepreneurs in their growth journey. Experience with technology, fintech and sustainability focused businesses.
Previous experience includes working for Outward VC, a fintech focused venture capital fund and the Private Capital team at Investec, providing tailored private capital solutions for early-stage companies and entrepreneurs.
I hold a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics and Finance from Queen Mary University of London and a Master’s in Management (with Distinction) from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Gunjan Bulchandani
Analyst
I joined Investec in 2023 as an Analyst in Private Company Fundraising team. Prior to joining Investec, I worked at InMobi for 3 years in the Corporate Development team in the Consumer Tech and AdTech space supporting M&A, fundraising and Investor Relations. I hold a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Lady Shri Ram College for Women.
Gunjan Bulchandani
Analyst
I joined Investec in 2023 as an Analyst in Private Company Fundraising team. Prior to joining Investec, I worked at InMobi for 3 years in the Corporate Development team in the Consumer Tech and AdTech space supporting M&A, fundraising and Investor Relations. I hold a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Lady Shri Ram College for Women.
Oliver Andrews
Director, Head of Private Company Fundraising
I joined Investec in 2021, and as of July 2024, I lead our Private Company Fundraising (PCF) team. We advise private European technology and sustainability companies on £10-200m equity funding rounds. Our team covers more than 1500 investors and has experience across various structuring and transaction types.
I have more than 10 years of experience in investment banking. Before Investec, I worked for a family office and an emerging market impact fund. I began my career in M&A (Lead Advisory) at EY. I am a Chartered Accountant and hold a BA from Durham University.
Jason Wicht
Associate Director
I joined Investec in January 2017 and I’m an Associate Director in the Private Company Fundraising team. My core responsibilities include client origination and management, full end-to-end transaction process management, deal structuring and supporting entrepreneurs strategically in their growth journey. Experience with technology, and sustainability focused businesses.
Previous experience includes debt lending, providing tailored private capital solutions for early-stage companies and entrepreneurs, supporting them with personal and business financing requirements.
I hold a Bachelor of Business Science in Accounting and Finance and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town.
Elena Katsafadou
Associate
I joined Investec in October 2020 and I’m an Associate in the Private Company Fundraising team. My core responsibilities include day-to-day transaction management and supporting entrepreneurs in their growth journey. Experience with technology, fintech and sustainability focused businesses.
Previous experience includes working for Outward VC, a fintech focused venture capital fund and the Private Capital team at Investec, providing tailored private capital solutions for early-stage companies and entrepreneurs.
I hold a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics and Finance from Queen Mary University of London and a Master’s in Management (with Distinction) from London School of Economics and Political Science.
Gunjan Bulchandani
Analyst
I joined Investec in 2023 as an Analyst in Private Company Fundraising team. Prior to joining Investec, I worked at InMobi for 3 years in the Corporate Development team in the Consumer Tech and AdTech space supporting M&A, fundraising and Investor Relations. I hold a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Lady Shri Ram College for Women.
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