Investment banking

An investment bank as invested as you

Whether you’re raising capital, pursuing an acquisition or navigating public markets, our specialists provide the insight, access and execution expertise you need to act with confidence.

Who we work with

Where mid-market ambition goes further

We work with listed, privately-owned and private equity-backed businesses at pivotal points in their journey. Whether you are pursuing growth, raising capital, buying, selling or navigating public markets, you will have a team that understands the ambition behind the transaction.

A selection of recent transactions from across our investment banking businesses.

10 Sep 2026

Northcote

Investec advises Northcote Equity on its minority investment in Lockhart Capital Management

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Advisory (M&A, ECM)
Financial Institutions
Private Equity

09 Sep 2026

Shaw Gibbs

Investec acts as sell-side adviser to Shaw Gibbs on its sale to ECI Partners

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Advisory (M&A, ECM)
Private Equity
Services

17 Jul 2026

Gooch & Housego PLC

£400 million recommended offer for Gooch & Housego PLC

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Listed Company
Advisory (M&A, ECM)
Industrials

DEEPLY INVESTED

UK expertise. International reach.

Deeply connected to the UK mid-market, our teams combine local insight with international scale. Across 17 offices worldwide, our team of 300+ investment banking professionals connect clients with sector expertise, buyers, investors and opportunities across Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.

Map showing our international capabilities

Jonathan Arrowsmith, Head of European Investment Banking

We bring an entrepreneurial mindset to investment banking —combining fresh thinking, decisive action and an unwavering focus on our clients.

A trusted partner with a proven track record of client success

100+ clients

Corporate clients listed across AIM and the Main Market including 50+ FTSE 350 such as Telecom Plus, Shawbrook Group, Gamma Communications and Fullers.

#1 Sales & Research

Extel ranked #1 UK SMID Sales and Research team for four consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026) as voted by institutional investors.

£1.9 billion

Raised for Rosebank Industries plc (2026) - the largest primary Accelerated Bookbuild on London's markets in over 5 years.

100+ clients

Corporate clients listed across AIM and the Main Market including 50+ FTSE 350 such as Telecom Plus, Shawbrook Group, Gamma Communications and Fullers.

#1 Sales & Research

Extel ranked #1 UK SMID Sales and Research team for four consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026) as voted by institutional investors.

£1.9 billion

Raised for Rosebank Industries plc (2026) - the largest primary Accelerated Bookbuild on London's markets in over 5 years.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

In their own words

Stories of partnership, shared ambition and client success.

Polar Capital

Georgina Hamilton, Fund Manager at Polar Capital, speaks on partnering with Investec to access strategic capital, broaden investor reach and support long-term growth.

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Georgina Hamilton, Fund Manager at Polar Capital, speaks on partnering with Investec to access strategic capital, broaden investor reach and support long-term growth.

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Bloomsbury Publishing plc

Nigel Newton, Chief Executive Officer at Bloomsbury Publishing plc, speaks on how Investec has supported Bloomsbury Publishing’s growth ambitions whilst navigate evolving markets.

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Nigel Newton, Chief Executive Officer at Bloomsbury Publishing plc, speaks on how Investec has supported Bloomsbury Publishing’s growth ambitions whilst navigate evolving markets.

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Alfa Financial Software plc

Andrew Denton, Chief Executive Officer at Alfa Financial Software plc, speaks on how Investec has collaborated with the business to support innovation and expansion.

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Andrew Denton, Chief Executive Officer at Alfa Financial Software plc, speaks on how Investec has collaborated with the business to support innovation and expansion.

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Supporting your business through every stage

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Private companies

Relationship banking for businesses turning over £25m+, supporting every stage of their journey.

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Listed companies

Strategic solutions for listed companies across M&A, capital raising, investor access and liquidity.

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Private equity

Expertise through every lifecycle stage for private equity funds, management teams and portfolio businesses.

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Institutional investors

We connect institutional investors with opportunities across public and private markets, combining deep market insight, execution expertise and access to differentiated investment strategies and capital solutions.

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Private companies

Relationship banking for businesses turning over £25m+, supporting every stage of their journey.

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Listed companies

Strategic solutions for listed companies across M&A, capital raising, investor access and liquidity.

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Private equity

Expertise through every lifecycle stage for private equity funds, management teams and portfolio businesses.

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Institutional investors

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Typically working across the following sectors

Our sector-focused teams combine deep industry knowledge with extensive transaction experience, helping businesses, shareholders and investors pursue their strategic and financial objectives.

Sectors

Industrials & Capital Goods

We advise businesses across manufacturing, engineering, industrial technology, machinery, automation and related services. Combining deep sector knowledge with global market insight, our team helps clients access capital, pursue growth and execute mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions.

Sectors

Construction

We advise companies operating across construction, engineering, building products and infrastructure services. With an understanding of the sector’s commercial and regulatory dynamics, we help clients access capital, accelerate growth and execute strategic transactions.

Sectors

Business & Professional Services

We work with businesses across outsourced services, consultancy, human capital, education and training, testing and compliance, and professional services. Our team helps clients navigate evolving business models, pursue growth opportunities and achieve their strategic ambitions.

Sectors

Consumer & Retail

We support consumer and retail businesses across a broad range of categories, channels and business models. Our team combines sector insight with transaction expertise to help clients respond to changing consumer behaviour, pursue growth and create long-term value.

Sectors

TMT

We advise high-growth and established businesses across software, digital infrastructure, technology-enabled services, media and telecommunications. Our team helps clients navigate rapid market change, secure investment and realise their strategic objectives.

Sectors

Healthcare

We work with companies across healthcare services, life sciences, medical technology and pharmaceuticals. Combining sector knowledge with an understanding of the regulatory environment, we support clients in accessing capital, pursuing growth and completing strategic transactions.

Sectors

Financials

We advise businesses across banking, insurance, specialty finance, wealth and asset management, and financial technology. Our team brings deep market knowledge and transaction experience to help clients respond to regulatory change, strengthen their market position and pursue growth.

Sectors

Investment Trusts

We advise investment trusts, boards and asset managers across a range of asset classes and investment strategies. Our team provides strategic and capital markets advice to support launches, capital raising, corporate activity and the delivery of long-term shareholder value.

Sectors

Real Estate

We advise real estate businesses, investors and asset owners across a range of property sectors and strategies. Our team combines capital markets expertise with detailed sector knowledge to support investment, financing, portfolio optimisation and strategic transactions.

Simon Peckham, Chief Executive Officer, Rosebank Industries plc, commenting on its £1.14 billion fundraise and $1.9 billion acquisition

The support from Investec has been invaluable throughout our journey. Their expertise and understanding of the capital markets has played a critical role in facilitating this acquisition.

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Talk to a member of our investment banking & corporate broking team for more information on how we can support you and your growth ambitions.