2016 Finance Awards

International Finance Awards 2016 / 11 OE160047 Camden Associates is a corporate finance house with a particular specialty in international financing. Three years ago, acting on client feedback, the firm created Camden Realty, a dedicated division specialising in real estate. Jean-Claude discusses the firm’s mission and how it aims to achieve this. “Here at Camden Associates our real focus is really the changing economy which causes a brutal change to valuation across economic sectors. Yahoo refused a $45 billion offer only a few years ago to accept a $5 billion offer a few weeks ago. These challenges are what we have to deal with on a daily basis, and are central to our approach. “Our specialty is really to deal with rapidly changing real estate landscape for specialised types of properties always prestigious and often listed buildings.” According to Jean-Claude, the firm’s success is dependent on its dedication to clients and its innovative thinking. “What sets our firm apart is old fashioned dedication to a client’s problem and a belief that creativity is at the heart of every solution, thinking outside the box. This being said we also have a unique knowledge and expertise when it comes to old properties hit by a changing local economy which is very useful and differentiates us from our competitors.” As his final comment Jean-Claude is keen to emphasise the firm’s exciting plans for the future as it seeks to build upon its current success. “At Camden Associates we have many great projects coming up and are looking forward to a prosperous future. We only hope for more great projects to keep us busy in the months and years to come.” Company: Camden Associates Realty Name: Jean-Claude Gonneau Email: [email protected] Web Address:www.camdenassociates.co.uk Address:27 Hill street London W1J 5LP Telephone:020 7290 9218 Camden Associates is a specialised investment boutique with a focus on emerging markets including biotech, tech, growth and changing companies. We spoke to Jean-Claude Gonneau to find out more. Best Real Estate Corporate Finance House - UK Blueray Capital invests alongside other Angel groups, high net worth individuals and institutions. Typical investment rounds are between £100k and £500k, although larger rounds in excess of £1m have been completed. Adrian commented on their approach: “Blueray Capital was founded in 2009 and has invested extensively since then. The partners have considerable experience in growing successful businesses and welcome approaches from entrepreneurs, management teams and other investor groups. We are especially interested in revenue generating businesses, in our preferred sectors, that have real potential to scale.” Currently the finance sector is an exciting space with many interesting technologies and disruptive companies emerging. As such firms such as Blueray Capital need to differentiate themselves, which they achieve through their mission, as Adrian explains. “Our mission is to gain significant returns for our investors but also to work with dynamic entrepreneurs and management teams to create valuable businesses. Over the past year we are proud to say that we have achieved this, having had some exciting exits, which have given us confidence that our existing portfolio will deliver good returns in the future.” In his concluding comments Adrian talks us through the firm’s plans for the future and its aim to build upon its current success. “Moving forward we would like to develop the size of our portfolio and our ability to deploy more capital. We’re able to add considerable value to management teams and would like to devote more time to our investee businesses.” Adrian concluded that Blueray Capital is delighted to be the recipient of this prestigious award and is looking forward to enjoying greater success going forward. Company: Blueray Capital Name: Adrian Reeve Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.blueraycapital.co.uk Address: 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU Telephone: 0845 273 3846 Email: [email protected] BluerayCapitalisanAngelinvestment firm focused on opportunities arising in FinTech, Media, Mobile, Lifestyle and Technology products. We invited Adrian Reeve to tell us more. Best Technology Focused Angel Investment Firm 2016