Total Capital Partners

Total Capital Partners is an independent private investment firm that provides flexible capital solutions to lower mid-market businesses in the United Kingdom. Established in 2008 by Natalie eastham and Paul Brown, the firm specializes in structuring bespoke financing packages that combine equity and debt, tailored to the specific needs of each company. This approach supports a variety of situations, including management buy-outs (MBOs), growth capital for expansion, and equity release for shareholders.

The firm's investment philosophy centers on partnership, working closely with ambitious management teams to drive long-term value creation. They typically invest between £3 million and £15 million in businesses with an enterprise value of up to £50 million. Unlike traditional private equity funds that operate with fixed fund cycles, Total Capital Partners invests on a deal-by-deal basis, allowing for more flexible investment horizons and a focus on the right exit strategy for each business. This model is funded by a dedicated pool of capital from institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.

The founding partners, Natalie eastham and Paul Brown, have extensive experience in the UK lower mid-market. Prior to founding Total Capital, they both worked at Graphite Capital. Their combined expertise in private equity and debt financing allows the firm to offer integrated capital solutions, simplifying the funding process for management teams by providing a single source of funding.

Keywords: private capital, investment firm, lower mid-market, management buy-outs, growth capital, equity release, flexible financing, deal-by-deal investment, bespoke funding, UK business investment