Lanstead Capital

Lanstead Capital is an international investment firm that supplies funding to listed small and mid-cap companies with growth plans. It buys equity in businesses already quoted on the ASX, the London exchanges including AIM, or European markets.

The firm works across most industries and prefers longer-term capital. Its deals pair an equity placing with a sharing agreement that ties part of the return to how the company performs.

Services

• Equity placings: buys shares in listed growth companies to fund ongoing business goals.
• Sharing agreements: attached to each placing, so the company can benefit if its share price rises.
• Longer-term capital: aimed at supporting a growth strategy rather than a quick exit.

Who it serves

Listed small and mid-cap companies on the ASX, LSE/AIM and European exchanges, backed by management teams with a clear growth strategy. Several sectors are open to it.

Key facts

• Active since: 2007
• Track record: more than 40 equity placings completed
• Team background: global investments, fund management and corporate broking
• Offices: several, including London