Hampton finance

Hampton Finance is a privately-owned consultancy firm that provides investment and advisory services to businesses in the food processing and manufacturing industry. The firm acts as an advisor to its family investment fund, Hampton Finance Holdings Ltd (HFH), by identifying investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and making recommendations.

The company was founded by Oliver Chantler, who serves as the Managing Director. Chantler has extensive experience in the food sector, particularly in the dairy industry, having worked with Meadow Foods, a business established by his family in 1992. During his time there, he focused on business development, mergers and acquisitions, and new product commercialization. After selling the majority of his shares in Meadow Foods, he made investments across various sectors before establishing Hampton Finance to focus his private wealth on the food industry.

Hampton Finance's business model is centered on leveraging its deep industry knowledge and network to support the growth and profitability of the businesses it invests in. The firm provides capital and takes an active role in the growth strategy of its portfolio companies. It aims to create value by helping businesses develop unique market offerings and improve profitability, ultimately increasing the exit multiple the business can attract upon sale. The company works directly with companies and through brokers to source investment opportunities.

Keywords: food industry investment, food processing finance, B2B food industry, private investment fund, M&A food sector, food manufacturing advisory, dairy industry investment, Oliver Chantler, Meadow Foods, business growth strategy, consultancy, due diligence, capital investment, food science commercialization, exit multiple.