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Investment Manager
Middleton EnterprisesInvestment Manager
Sep. 2023London, England, United KingdomOur investment philosophy revolves around taking a long-term view and supporting business owners as they navigate the challenges that accompany growth. We will be investing tickets up to £1m for minority equity stakes into businesses that are: - Profitable - Blueprint to scale - Proven operating model - Ambition to reach £5m+ profit in 5 years We cover a broad range of industries including leisure, hospitality, software, FMCG, manufacturing alongside many other sectors. Middleton Enterprises Limited is a single-family office investment firm supported by Jeremy Middleton, the Co-Founder of HomeServe Plc. Jeremy, along with his business partner and friend Richard Harpin, successfully co-founded HomeServe plc, which grew over nearly 30 years to become a FTSE100 listed company with a global reach, employing thousands of people and serving millions worldwide. In early 2023, HomeServe was sold to a Private Equity firm for over £4 billion. Jeremy has a proven track record of driving and supporting growth and possesses a strong passion for building successful companies. If you believe that your business aligns with our investment criteria, we encourage you to get in touch with us. fergus@middletonenterprises.com
Principal
QVenturesPrincipal
May. 2023 - Sep. 2023London, England, United Kingdom
Board Observer
TaxdBoard Observer
Oct. 2022 - Sep. 2023London, England, United KingdomSimple HMRC Self Assessment & Online Tax Returns with great user experience. File tax returns and pay UK tax online with maximum efficiency. Affordable & easy to use. Try for free, pay to file.
Board Observer
Virtue Health GroupBoard Observer
Oct. 2022 - Sep. 2023Birmingham, England, United KingdomA platform orchestrating the delivery of integrated virtual wards, enabling patients who would otherwise need a hospital bed to receive the same standard of specialist monitoring and care whilst at home, or in a nursing home.
Board Observer
BRUSHWRKBoard Observer
Feb. 2022 - Sep. 2023London, England, United KingdomBRUSHWRK is a digital art marketplace and community fixing everything wrong with the traditional art industry.
Board Observer
AlectroBoard Observer
Dec. 2021 - Sep. 2023London, England, United KingdomYour Virtual Sustainability Officer® Clients include Atom Bank, Moneybox & The Keyholding Company.
Investment Associate
QVenturesInvestment Associate
Oct. 2020 - May. 2023London, England, United KingdomQVentures is a VC Fund and private network made up of 150+ Family Offices, 750+ UHNWI's and 250+ Institutional Investors. - Pre-Seed Fund - Series A-C Placement Apply for investment here: https://qventures.typeform.com/to/zZPOWf
Analyst
QVenturesAnalyst
Jun. 2018 - Oct. 2020London, United Kingdom
Venture Capital Analyst - 12 months
British Business BankVenture Capital Analyst - 12 months
Jun. 2016 - Jun. 2017Sheffield, United Kingdom• Working alongside Venture Capital Solutions Directors on the Enterprise Capital Funds, Catalyst Fund and Ex- Regional Development Agency Investments. • Fund of Fund experience dealing with both Government and Fund Managers. • Dealing with Direct Investments from Ex RDA funds. • Portfolio database creation and maintenance. • Execution of multiple portfolio Due Diligence checks. • Responsible for KYC & AML checks on Direct Investments and ex-RDA funds within the Venture Capital team.
Summer Intern
Rivers Capital PartnersSummer Intern
Jul. 2015 - Aug. 2015Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom• Assisted in the analysis of business plans submitted to the company. • Worked with the marketing department to understand the role of traditional and social media in promoting the value of the fund and increase potential deal flow. • Composed press articles for publication in regional newspapers. • Integrated with the team on a day to day basis which helped my understanding of the work of the fund and the roles of the various individuals. One article written during Internship- http://www.bqlive.co.uk/2015/10/27/investment-makes-kilimandjaro-a-hot-prospect/
Northstar Ventures Intern
Northstar Ventures UKNorthstar Ventures Intern
Jun. 2015 - Jun. 2015Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom• Worked closely with fund managers and investee companies. • Assisted with data analysis and analysis of business plans. • Met business angels and investors • Studied different investment options
BA (Hons) Finance & Investment Management - First Class Honours
Northumbria UniversityBA (Hons) Finance & Investment Management - First Class Honours
Sep. 2014 - May. 2018Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom1st Class Honours Developing knowledge and skills relevant to financial services sector & learning to utilise the surrounding resources to their full potential, such as the Bloomberg terminals. This has enhanced my analytical thinking, writing and awareness and has allowed me to extract and apply hard numerical evidence in to my written analysis. Modules include: -Principles & Theories of Finance -Derivitives & Risk -Financial Decision Making -Financial Markets & Institutions Currently doing Undergraduate Consultancy Project, pro bono consulting, as one of my modules alongside Credit & Market Risk, Business Ethics & Portfolio construction & management module.
Adminstrator
R.H. IRVING CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDAdminstrator
Jul. 2013 - Aug. 2013Longtown, Cumbria, England• Adminstrative role. • Communicated with employees at all levels within the company. • Worked in accounts payable and purchase order department.
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