UK Enterprise Awards 2021

282 | UK Enterprise Awards 2021 Best Corporate Broking & Advisory Firm – South England Providing corporate broking and wealth management services, Dowgate Capital aims to help companies raise the capital they need to grow. We find out more in the wake of Dowgate’s success at the UK Enterprise Awards 2021. Dowgate Capital is an independent, employee-owned, bespoke wealth manager and corporate broker and advisor. Corporate Broking and Advisory acts for a diverse range of high- quality growth companies. The team has worked together in previous guises, in some cases for over thirty years, and has seen many cycles. “We have a wide range of experience across many sectors, including a particular expertise in technology and media companies,” explains Chief Executive, David Poutney. “Our unifying passion for high growth companies brings an enviable track record of helping to grow companies from very small beginnings into substantial enterprises.” Companies such as Domino’s Pizza, Learning Technologies Group and Rightmove are amongst Dowgate’s clients and this track record has continued, where more recent notable successes include Franchise Brands, The Panoply, and S4 Capital. Dowgate looks to identify companies with strong management teams who hold meaningful equity stakes in their businesses which aligns them closely to the interests of all shareholders. The firm accesses capital from institutional investors, wealth managers, family offices and retail investors through the Wealth Management business. It raises capital to fund growth for both publicly listed businesses and private companies which are not quite ready for a stock market listing. “The same principles apply; we back proven entrepreneurs with significant skin in the game in areas we understand and where there is a clear and cohesive business plan to delivering high quality earnings,” continues David. The Wealth Management business comprises of a number of different teams with aggregated Asset under Management in excess of £1.1bn. David and the team at Dowgate believes sustainable compound returns are best generated from bespoke investment portfolios. “No client is the same and we deliver high levels of personalised and on time service,” he says. “This is contrary to the overly centralised asset allocation approach which has enamoured the asset management industry over recent years. In a world which continues to change, our philosophy allows us to remain flexible continuously to meet our clients’ needs. Together we cover investments in a range of assets from smaller companies, tax efficient investments, fixed income and international equities, and have delivered superior returns through a number of economic cycles.” Indeed, talented people are the absolute key to the success of the business, supported as always by a strong balance sheet which gives Dowgate’s clients confidence – further underpinned by a strong compliance culture. In this regard, a fundamental pillar of the firm’s success to date is the high level of staff share ownership in 3B Capital, Dowgate’s parent company. In January 2019, Dowgate announced the appointment of three new board members whose extensive experience of investment banking and investment management has helped drive the next stage of the company’s development and, more recently, it was awarded the title of Best Corporate Broking & Advisory Firm – South England, adding another feather to its cap. “Our aim is to give companies a louder voice and to help them raise the capital they need to grow. The significant strengthening of our board will help us to achieve this ambition.” Contact: David Poutney Company: Dowgate Capital Web Address: www.dowgatecapital.co.uk May21672