Emily Tam

Alderway is bridging the Equity Gap for brilliant businesses in often overlooked and underappreciated Backbone Sectors by providing the investment and support needed to unlock remarkable returns. We’re a team of experienced investors, entrepreneurs and operators who have been involved in growing many successful businesses, including the groundbreaking success of Vanarama - the only vehicle leasing company to achieve an exit to a FTSE 100 giant. This is how we know building a successful business can be challenging but also very rewarding Our unique investing approach, Partnership Capital, ensures alignment of interests between us and the people we back. We not only provide financial investment but also offer support through our Value Creation Programme, empowering businesses to achieve their growth ambitions. We Empower not Impose. We take a significant shareholding in the business, ensuring we have 'skin in the game,' while working alongside entrepreneurs. Our investments range from £3m to £25m, providing enough capital to fuel growth plans. If appropriate, we can facilitate early liquidity for entrepreneurs, allowing them to de-risk, and focus on the mission rather than the mortgage while retaining a substantial stake for potential exit events. We invest only in businesses where our experience and guidance can accelerate growth. Our investment approach is Fundamentals Focused, emphasising profitability, cash generation, and a clean balance sheet. Our ideal partners are innovative, scalable, lower mid-market (£10m - £50m revenue) and businesses not limited to the SE & London. By focusing on these fundamentals and partnering with businesses in Backbone Sectors, we aim to drive sustainable growth and deliver remarkable returns for all.