Acanthus

Acanthus is led by a team of dedicated corporate finance professionals with deep expertise in European private equity fundraising:

Wilf Wilkinson, Managing Partner: Leads the firm's overall strategy and client relationships

Sebastian Cutler, Partner: Senior partner working with the firm's key fundraising mandates

Jamie Roxborough, Principal: Principal-level investment professional supporting client engagements

Boris Etcheberry, Principal: Joined Acanthus in 2020 and supports clients in both primary fundraising processes and GP-led secondary transactions

Thumilan Sivayogarajan, Principal: Principal focused on fundraising execution

Paul Chappell, Head of Secondaries: Joined Acanthus in 2020 bringing over 14 years of combined private equity and financial markets experience, primarily in an intermediary capacity, now leading the firm's secondary market advisory practice

Diego Tagliazucchi, Associate: Associate-level team member supporting transaction execution

Brandon Man, Analyst: Analyst providing research and analytical support

Filippos Minaretzis-Tsionos, Associate: Associate supporting client mandates

The senior advisory team includes Armando D'Amico, Chairman and Dermot Crean, Non-Executive Partner.

Operations are supported by Zoe Walsh, Operations Manager & EA to Managing Partner, Satpal Dulay, Head of Finance & HR, and Amelia Day, Team Assistant who joined in 2024 providing administrative support including diary management and travel coordination.

Acanthus Capital Limited is a specialized placement agent focused on raising distinctive European mid-market private equity funds.

The firm positions itself as one of the leading placement agents serving ambitious private equity managers seeking to raise capital from institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals.

As a partner-owned and independent business, Acanthus brings substantial value through high-quality strategic advice, investment-grade documentation work, and deep access to relevant investor networks.

The firm's corporate finance-driven approach emphasizes building a deep understanding of each client's business and culture to position every fund in a clear and differentiated manner.

This tailored methodology allows Acanthus to deliver short, concentrated, and successful fundraising processes.

The firm maintains a strong, continuous presence in what it describes as the most challenging and dynamic segment of the European private equity market.

With a highly targeted approach to marketing and investor relations underpinned by strong relationships with the investor community, Acanthus has established itself as a trusted partner for both fund managers and institutional investors.

The firm is registered in England with Company Number 09125604 and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with Firm Registration Number 630983.

Acanthus provides comprehensive capital raising services for European mid-market private equity funds, combining strategic positioning with technical execution excellence.

The firm's primary fundraising services include developing investment-grade documentation, conducting highly targeted marketing campaigns, managing investor relations, and coordinating efficient fundraising processes designed to maximize results while minimizing client time commitment.

In addition to primary fundraising, Acanthus operates a dedicated Secondaries division that leverages the firm's relationships and deep market experience to provide comprehensive liquidity solutions.

These secondary market advisory services cater to Limited Partners (LPs), General Partners (GPs), and investors involved in private equity funds, including:

- LP Advisory: Full-service advisory from launch through closing for both experienced and new secondary market participants, managing competitive tension to maximize pricing

• LP Fund Interests: Active management of liquidity sales for illiquid holdings across buyout, growth, venture, real estate, infrastructure, private debt, and fund of funds
• GP-Led Solutions: Creative structuring including continuation vehicles that extend fund life for portfolio companies requiring additional development time

  The firm's corporate finance professionals approach every mandate in a tailored and specific way, putting substantial thought into work upfront to deliver optimal outcomes for clients and their investors.

Acanthus Capital Limited operates from its headquarters in London at 10-12 Blandford Street, London, W1U 4AZ, United Kingdom.

This central London location positions the firm at the heart of European financial markets and provides convenient access to the institutional investor community across Europe and internationally.

The London base reflects the firm's focus on European mid-market private equity fundraising while maintaining strong connections to global capital sources.

Acanthus has established an impressive track record in European mid-market private equity fundraising.

According to the firm's website, the team has closed over 50+ funds and transactions in the last 10 years and has raised €5+ billion in the last 5 years.

These metrics demonstrate the firm's significant presence and execution capability in the competitive placement agent market.

Investors consistently work with Acanthus because of the firm's highly relevant knowledge base and reputation for integrity.

The firm's track record spans diverse European private equity strategies including buyout, growth equity, venture capital, and specialized sector-focused funds.

The combination of deep market relationships, corporate finance expertise, and a partner-driven business model has enabled Acanthus to maintain a strong continuous presence in the European mid-market segment.

The firm's success is underpinned by its ability to deliver concentrated, efficient fundraising processes that minimize disruption to fund managers while maximizing investor engagement and fund positioning.

Acanthus has carved out a distinct specialization in the European mid-market private equity segment, which the firm describes as the most challenging and dynamic part of the market.

This focus differentiates Acanthus from larger placement agents that may prioritize mega-funds or smaller boutiques with less institutional firepower.

The firm's corporate finance-driven approach sets it apart from competitors by emphasizing deep analysis and strategic positioning.

Rather than taking a purely relationship-driven or marketing-focused approach, Acanthus invests substantial upfront effort in understanding each client's business model, investment strategy, team capabilities, and competitive positioning.

This analytical foundation enables the firm to craft differentiated narratives and target the most relevant investor segments.

Acanthus's combined business model integrates both primary fundraising and secondary advisory services under one roof, allowing the firm to provide comprehensive solutions throughout a fund's lifecycle.

The addition of the Secondaries practice, led by Paul Chappell, enables Acanthus to serve both GPs seeking liquidity solutions for their funds and LPs looking to reposition portfolios.

As a partner-owned and independent firm, Acanthus maintains deep long-term alignment with both clients and investors, avoiding potential conflicts that can arise in larger financial institutions.

This independence allows for highly targeted, relationship-driven work that prioritizes quality over volume.