Looking to back the next generation of property entrepreneurs
I work in the property / real estate finance industry and have been fortunate enough to make some money in the sector over the last few years. I am now looking to put some of that capital to work by backing ambitious people who want to build something meaningful.
I would provide the majority of the capital for the right property investment opportunities, while partnering with someone who has strong local knowledge, hunger, and a genuine desire to become a full-time entrepreneur.
More specifically, I am interested in working with someone who wants to build a serious property business over time, whether that is through buy-to-let, small commercial property, mixed-use assets, light refurbishments, serviced accommodation, small development, planning uplift, or other sensible property strategies.
The exact strategy is less important to me than the person, their market knowledge, their judgement, and their long-term ambition.
What I am looking for
Ideally, I would like to partner with someone who:
- Wants to become a full-time entrepreneur
I am not really looking for someone who just wants to make a quick fee, flip a deal, or do something on the side with no real long-term plan.
You might currently be working a normal job, be early in your investing journey, or have done one or two small deals already, but the important thing is that you are serious about building a proper business over the next 5–10 years.
- Is investing in their local area
This is a key point for me.
I am much more interested in someone who knows their town, city, or region extremely well than someone chasing random deals all over the country because they saw a high yield on Rightmove.
I want to work with someone who understands their local streets, tenant demand, employers, transport links, schools, local planning issues, agents, tradespeople, and the small details that make a deal actually work.
- Is commercially minded and realistic
I am not interested in Instagram-style property investing, unrealistic GDV assumptions, or “no money down” nonsense.
I would want to see sensible numbers, realistic costs, proper downside analysis, and a clear explanation of why a deal works.
That does not mean you need to have a finance background. I am happy to help with structuring, underwriting, debt, legal, and broader investment analysis. But you do need to be thoughtful, honest, and willing to learn.
4.Is aligned for the long term
The ideal structure would be something where I provide the majority of the capital and the right partner provides local knowledge, sourcing, operational input, and day-to-day execution.
I am open-minded on structure, but the broad principle would be that we both share in the upside in a way that is fair and aligned.
I am not looking to take advantage of someone early in their career. Equally, I am not looking to simply hand over capital without proper discipline, governance, and trust.
The aim would be to start with one sensible deal, prove we can work well together, and then hopefully build from there.
What I am not looking for
To be clear, I am not looking to work with:
- Generic deal sourcers
- People sending mass-market “below market value” deals
- Anyone promising guaranteed returns
- People who do not know the area they are investing in
- People who are just trying to wholesale a deal
I have nothing against deal sourcers generally, but that is not what I am looking for here. I am looking to back operators and future entrepreneurs, not buy packaged deals.
Preferred areas
I am open to different parts of the UK, but I have a particular preference for the South West / West of England, as it is where I am based.
That said, I would consider other areas if the person and opportunity are compelling. The key requirement is that you genuinely know your local market.
What I can bring
On my side, I can bring:
- The majority of the equity capital for the right opportunities
- Experience in real estate finance and investment
- Help with deal underwriting and structuring
- Understanding of debt markets and lender requirements
- Legal / due diligence experience
- A long-term mindset
- A willingness to back someone ambitious before they necessarily have a long track record
How to get in touch
If this sounds relevant, feel free to message me with a bit about:
- Who you are
- Where you are based
- What local market you know best
- What property experience you have, if any
- What type of opportunities you are looking at
I am not looking for polished investment decks or anything too formal at this stage.