Praetura Investments has been a leader in supporting venture companies and SMEs across the North of the UK, with a commitment to delivering “More Than Money” through strategic and operational support in addition to funding. Founded in Manchester, Praetura has grown significantly, now managing over £300 million in assets and providing flexible financial solutions through a range of tax-advantaged products and partnerships with institutions like British Business Investments.

Our latest report offers insights into Praetura’s management team, governance, and growth plans, along with its robust support for advisers and clients. Read the report to learn more about Praetura’s approach and how it continues to set new standards in client service, and to help you understand what sets Praetura apart in the venture capital space.

Ethos

Positives

• Strategy: To invest in venture capital and small companies predominantly in the north of the UK using a “More than Money” approach in its support.

Issues

• Not unique: Although the slogan is excellent, the strategy is not unique. It is the execution of it that matters.

The Management

Positives

• Team: The team has broad experience in asset management, corporate finance, venture capital and other corporate experience.

Issues

• Growth: Team growth has gone through spurts, which needs to be managed well.

Nuts & bolts

• Finances: Although it has consistently invested for growth, it should break even in 2024 and is well capitalised for future growth.
• Staffing: Praetura has consistently grown its staffing ahead of capacity requirements, with the last large expansion in 2022.

Servicing

• Advisers: Experienced 12-person Business Development team that now covers most of the UK.
• Customers: A smaller, experienced, customer service team deals with investors.

Compliance

• FCA: Authorised by the FCA as a Small Authorised UK AIFM (Sub-Threshold). It is authorised to conduct venture capital business and may control, but not hold, client money.
• Team: There is a two-person internal team and consultants are also used.