About Merino Capital
We raised our first institutional fund in 2015. Since then, we have invested in over 20 UK companies.
We have a flexible approach & mandate. We have a passion for helping businesses grow and develop.
Our Funds & Criteria
We invest our own funds alongside those of our institutional investors. We have committed funds which means we can move quickly and with certainty.
Typically we will look for majority stakes in UK focused small – mid market companies. We are flexible investors and will consider most types of transactions, structures and businesses.
Work with us
We are a private investment company, acquiring and investing in UK businesses. We have a passion for supporting growth and recovery.
We always take the long term view – combining financial support, strategic guidance & operational excellence to create value for all stakeholders.
Our Team
Mark Colley
Managing Director
Mark is the founder and managing director of Merino. He is responsible for sourcing new investments as well as managing the portfolio.
Prior to founding Merino, Mark worked at EPIC Private Equity and 3i plc. He read Economics at Cambridge University, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and has an MBA from INSEAD Business School.
Mark is married with two girls. When he is not encouraging his daughters to share his burden of supporting Sunderland football club, he enjoys playing golf and mountain biking.
“It is a pleasure and a privilege to work with everyone involved in Merino. There are now over 500 people working within Merino-owned companies, and it is an enjoyable adventure every day as we seek to invest and grow our businesses over the long term.”
Jack Kinnersley
Investment Director
Jack joined Merino in February 2015 after graduating with a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University. Jack enjoys the challenge of acquiring and improving businesses, taking an active role post transaction to drive growth and development. Jack has completed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification since joining Merino, and likes to continually learn about new industries.
Jack grew up in Cardiff, Wales and has also lived in Sydney, Australia. Outside of work, Jack likes to participate and follow a broad range of sports. These include running the London Marathon in 2018, and completing his sailing skipper qualification.
Jack is responsible for One For Fun, Multithread and Paul’s Cycles.
Ben Reavley
Investment Director
Ben joined Merino in January 2017 from OC&C Strategy Consultants. Ben enjoys working with businesses over an extended period to improve their strategic vision and operational performance, in all cases, closely and collaboratively with management. Ben read Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford University.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys working on his golf swing and his triathlon time – with the latter held back by his keenness for cooking.