Tim Hayward

Sapling was born out of a passion for high-quality spirits combined with love for the natural world. We exist to tackle climate change through supporting regenerative farming, refillable packaging solutions, and planting a tree for every bottle sold. Each tree is fully traceable through a GPS tracker on their website. This gives customers the opportunity to learn about the tree they have planted by purchasing the bottle. We want to turn the sustainability conversation around from an outlook of doom and gloom to one which champions solutions. We give people the chance to plant trees and help the environment by enjoying delicious, quality spirits. All produced in the UK, Sapling is four times distilled from British wheat, which leaves a fresh finish with a hint of sweetness. Drink Aware ;)

Continuance Capital is a UK-based investment firm focused on investing in, and operating, high quality businesses, typically with £1-5M of EBITDA. Approach Our approach is to find high quality businesses and support them to reach their full potential by providing growth capital, new expertise, and energy. We look to build upon, rather than replace, the culture and strengths of the business. Our strategy to achieve returns is driven by growth, rather than cost cutting or financial engineering. We follow a structured, confidential process to evaluate potential investments. We move at speed, and minimise the time required from the management team. Target Businesses We target UK businesses with £1-5M EBITDA (~£4-40M Revenue). Our ideal targets are B2B businesses with recurring revenue streams and good profit margins. Sectors of interest include (but are not limited to): Waste, Packaging, Business / Property / IT services, Consumables manufacturing/distribution, TIC / compliance and SaaS Transaction Structure We aim to acquire 100% or a majority stake in the business in most cases. However, we have significant flexibility to structure a transaction that delivers the best outcome for all stakeholders. In most cases we will look to provide equity incentives (or similar) to the management team. We utilise debt funding in a prudent manner. Get in touch Please do drop us a line, even if you’re not looking to sell your business. We love meeting new people within the small business community, and we’re always happy to share our perspectives, or be of help if we can. info@continuancecapital.co.uk

Bravo is a Private Equity Real Estate Investment House with a track record of delivering strong returns to partners for over 20 years. Bravo’s focus on delivering affordable luxury living in and around London, addresses the city’s changing needs and helps to maintain a culturally diverse and lively capital. Why we exist We identify trends and opportunities in direct real estate investment in order to deliver strong returns to our partners. We believe in • Long-term partnerships, a proactive approach where all parties are actively engaged • Focusing on enhancing value and building on a strong cash generating portfolio • Open communications, shared values and common ambitions • We adapt and evolve with shifting markets and ever changing trends Our working style We deliver Strong lasting partnerships are the result of consistently delivering a full investment management service. We are hands on We are committed to being hands on throughout the partnership, from beginning to end.

Sapling was born out of a passion for high-quality spirits combined with love for the natural world. We exist to tackle climate change through supporting regenerative farming, refillable packaging solutions, and planting a tree for every bottle sold. Each tree is fully traceable through a GPS tracker on their website. This gives customers the opportunity to learn about the tree they have planted by purchasing the bottle. We want to turn the sustainability conversation around from an outlook of doom and gloom to one which champions solutions. We give people the chance to plant trees and help the environment by enjoying delicious, quality spirits. All produced in the UK, Sapling is four times distilled from British wheat, which leaves a fresh finish with a hint of sweetness. Drink Aware ;)

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today’s urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 1% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients.

After more than 100 years of successful practice and service to the community, C&A Friedlander, with its mixture of strong traditionalism blended with youthful innovation comprises a dynamic practice, offering a wide range of specialist legal services, committed to remaining at the forefront of legal developments. The practice has over 30 professionals backed by a well-established infrastructure of support staff, administration and systems. Our practice areas include Property Law, Company & Commercial Law, General & Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Matrimonial & Family Law, Trust & Estates Law, Insolvency & Business Rescue, Labour & Employment Law, Insurance Law, Liquor Law, Media & Entertainment Law, Maritime Law, Renewable Energy Law, Criminal Law and Notarial Practice.