People Skills Matter in PE Just as Much as Finances
In a significant move, private equity investment firm Ama Capital has appointed nine operating partners to its team. These experts bring decades of combined experience in leading and founding institutionally-backed businesses, as well as a wealth of knowledge in financial and professional services, business services, and specialist engineering & industrials.
The new appointments include Peter Barrett, James Hill, Grant Skinner, Simon Burke, Carl Fisher, Clare Gill, Mark Goodyear, Simon Mason, and ex-Olympian Adrian Moorhouse. Their roles will extend beyond mere financial backing. They will provide hands-on support, strategic guidance, and best practices to help firms navigate challenges, make critical decisions, and scale effectively.
Ama Capital's operating partners are more than just investors. They are seasoned advisors who have "sat in the same shoes" as management teams, offering flexible capital and operational insights tailored to the needs of profitable UK SMEs in Financial & Professional Services and related sectors.
The new partners bring over 300 years of combined SME experience, including roles as CEOs, Chairs, and investors. This extensive real-world operational experience will lend credibility and practical knowledge to their guidance. They will also provide functional and sector expertise, helping portfolio companies align with best market practices and innovate effectively.
Ama Capital's focus is on providing flexible capital to profitable businesses. With the ability to invest up to £25 million, they offer equity funding tailored to the growth requirements of financial and professional service firms. This funding, combined with operational support, accelerates expansion and value creation.
Mosaic, a next-generation global specialty insurer, has also joined forces with Ama Capital. Founded by Mitch Blaser, who serves as the company's CEO, Mosaic is one of the firms that Ama Capital will be investing in.
Golden Gate Capital, a leading private-equity investment firm, is also involved with Mosaic. The fundraising for Integrum, an investment firm, has exceeded its original target at $1.1 billion, excluding related co-investment vehicles that provide the Fund capacity to invest additional funds.
The acquisition of Vault Holdings, a fast-growing provider in the industry, by Cornell Capital LLC is another significant move. These strategic partnerships and investments highlight Ama Capital's commitment to supporting and growing financial services SMEs.
In summary, Ama Capital's operating partners act as real-world, experienced co-pilots who support financial services SMEs not only through funding but by bringing a depth of strategic and operational expertise that drives sustainable growth and scalability. This approach differentiates them from traditional private equity by integrating active leadership and sector know-how as core value drivers.
- Ama Capital's new operating partners, such as Peter Barrett, James Hill, and Adrian Moorhouse, will not only be providing financial backing but also hands-on support, strategic guidance, and best practices to help portfolio companies scale effectively.
- With over 300 years of combined SME experience, Ama Capital's partners will be offering their functional and sector expertise to guide portfolio companies and align them with best market practices.
- Ama Capital has invested in Mosaic, a next-generation global specialty insurer, as part of its strategy to support and grow financial services SMEs.
- Beyond funding, Ama Capital's approach to venture capital integrates active leadership and sector know-how as core value drivers, setting them apart from traditional private equity firms.
