Expertise: Responsible Investing, Cleantech, Real Estate

Focus: Direction, Governance, Innovation

Nick co-founded Elbow Beach Capital in 2021.

As an experienced investor in and founder of several businesses, Nick has a strong understanding of the opportunity landscape. Nick moved into responsible and impact investing in 2017 and was the principal architect of Elbow Beach Capital’s investment thesis. He pursues a keen interest in both academic and applied science research and innovation, focusing on real world solutions to global issues. Nick also sits on Elbow Beach Capital’s Investment Committee and Advisory Board.

Nick holds a BA (Hons) in Business Economics from the University of Reading and an MSc in the History of Science and Medicine from Birkbeck, University of London.

Expertise: Go-to-Market Strategy, Commercial Analysis, B2B Technology Sales

Focus: Purpose, Growth, Delivery, Mentoring

JP co-founded Elbow Beach Capital in 2021.

Having held several senior leadership roles over nearly 20 years within large telecoms and tech companies including BT Group, the FTSE 100 media and telecoms company, JP has expertise in targeted investment and go-to-market strategy, transforming business units’ scale and profitability.

JP leverages this experience alongside market analysis to advise growth enterprises on resource optimisation and in-turn revenue generation.

JP holds an MBA from Imperial College London and a BA (Hons) in Business Economics from the University of Reading.

Expertise: Sustainability, Environmental Science, Technology

Focus: Innovation, Impact Solutions

Tom co-founded Elbow Beach Capital in 2021.

Tom is responsible for the technical and environmental impact analysis of prospective investee companies. Following investment, Tom supports founders in optimising their technologies and building their Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) frameworks.

With two decades of experience working in conservation, sustainability and environmental technology, Tom has specialised in helping businesses balance growth and sustainability. As an environmental consultant, he has advised companies and individuals on the legislative and regulatory drivers for nature conservation and sustainability.

Tom holds a BSc and an MSc in Oceanography from the University of Southampton.

Expertise: Early-Stage Investment, Renewable Energy, Asset-Based Rollouts

Focus: Growth, Strategy, Fundraising

David is an experienced investor with over two decades’ experience investing in high growth, early-stage businesses. He began his career at 3i before joining Foursome, where he managed an environmental technology fund and a development capital fund.

David’s wealth of experience in investment and early-stage business growth ideally positions him to advise Elbow Beach Capital’s portfolio companies.

David is currently a Partner at Albion Capital and CEO at Applerigg where he is focussed on building new asset-based businesses.

David has a degree in Economics from Warwick University, and is a qualified ACMA.

Expertise: Leadership and Management, Sales Transformation, Organisational Integration and Transformation

Focus: Investment, Organisational Development, Strategic Advice

Andy joined Elbow Beach Capital in October 2022 having previously sat on its Advisory Board.

With nearly three decades of experience at large PLCs at a senior level and more recently as the founder of his own telecommunications business, Andy has a wealth of experience to support Elbow Beach Capital’s investees. His career has encompassed telecoms, enterprise software and professional services and he has overseen numerous significant organisational integrations.

Andy’s experience and commercial know-how positions him ideally to support and advise early-stage businesses as they navigate the complexities of moving to scale.

Rob joined Elbow Beach Capital in 2022.

As an Analyst on the investment team Rob is responsible for industry research, deal sourcing & due diligence. He also supports the rest of the team members and committee throughout the lifecycle of the funds, such as fundraising and value creation in portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Elbow Beach Capital, Rob worked in city-based Corporate Finance firms advising on mid-market capital raises and M&A transactions across multiple sectors, he has also founded two start-ups.

Rob holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Leeds and is training as a Chartered Management Accountant.

As a Junior Analyst, Josie undertakes in-depth market sector reports and market analysis to inform deal sourcing and investment decisions. She is involved in the due-diligence process and seeks to add value to the portfolio. She is particularly interested in the long-term sustainable growth of climate tech start-ups through foundational ESG principles.

Prior to joining Elbow Beach Capital in 2022, Josie spent 3 years living and working in Melbourne, Australia as a Sustainability Consultant and Analyst. In this role, she gained valuable experience in research and analysis for public and private sector clients, as well as, undertaking sustainability reporting, grant application writing and extensive stakeholder engagement.

Josie is involved in several voluntary positions, most recently a Nature Ambassador in Australia, and is continually looking at opportunities to contribute to society and community.

Josie holds a BSc (Hons) in Geography from the University of Durham.

Cécile joined Elbow Beach Capital in 2022.

Cécile has worked as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager in Istanbul and London. She provides administrative support to the investment team and manages the diaries of the Chairman and the CEO. Cécile also administrates the office of Elbow Beach Capital in London and co-ordinates reporting with our portfolio companies, supports Human Resources functions and manages invoicing, accounts and payroll.

Cécile holds a degree in Tourism Management from the University of Istanbul and is fluent in both Turkish and Armenian.