Tim Smallbone

Tim is a member of the Investment Committee and leads the team that focuses on lower mid-market investments. He opened Inflexion’s Manchester office in 2004.

Tim has overseen recent investments in European LifeCare Group, Lintbells and British Engineering Services. He was previously involved in the investment and subsequent exits of Ideal Shopping Direct, SMD, Harrington Brooks, Viking Moorings and Marston amongst others.

Highly experienced in supporting management teams through the economic cycle, Tim has guided portfolio companies through finding and completing acquisitions, investing for future growth and managing changing market dynamics to create opportunity.

Tim started his career at PwC and went on to work with North of England Ventures, Granville Private Equity, KPMG Corporate Finance, Gresham Private Equity and Montagu Capital before joining Inflexion.

Tim has a passion for all things Manchester City and a strong dislike of weekend DIY (and Manchester United).