Mark Farrer-Brown

Director Private Equity

2023 - Current

Roycian sets out to do things differently. Our model more fully aligns our interests with that of our investors, enables investors great levels of investment decision-making, provides better communication and better levels of control. Roycian seeks out interesting later stage transactions, typically in the UK and European lower mid-market. Our targets are typically in the enterprise value range £ 5 million to £100m+ and include all forms of later stage deal including MBO, MBI, Growth Capital, Refinancing, Turnarounds, Acquisition Funding and Minority Realisations. We bring capital to our transactions on a deal by deal basis, both debt and equity, from a range of investors in our club, on either a single bi-lateral investor basis or in small syndicates, whichever is most appropriate for the given deal. We match the right investors with the right deal characteristics. Our investors include UHNW individuals, single and multi family offices and those institutions seeking direct private company investments.

Chair and Non-Executive Director

1998

What do I bring to a board? My 5 key superpowers: 1. I have a width and depth of experience across 20+ companies and 10+ sectors (restaurants, health & fitness, retail, food service, BTB SaaS, professional services, recruitment, life sciences) in multiple different roles (founder, coach/mentor, director, PE partner, PE and VC funds investor, angel investor) 2. I know how to create and drive value creation having had multiple successful exits 3. I am a deep-thinking polymath who doesn’t rely on past experience. My curiosity to learn, to get better and to experiment are infectious and energising for the people I work with 4. I am a great coach and mentor to CEOs and wider management teams. I know how to get the best out of people 5. I am able to act as an effective bridge between all stakeholders having personally sat in multiple stakeholder shoes P.S. I am actively looking and have space for one Chair role

CEO Coach and Mentor

2016

Fit to Lead accelerates your growth from Founder to CEO through coaching and mentoring. Our focus is on helping entrepreneurs become the leaders they want to be. ➢ One-on-one results-focused coaching for ambitious entrepreneurs ➢ Peer coaching and mentoring for groups of CEOs ➢ Confidential sounding board dedicated to helping you thrive on the entrepreneurial journey ➢ Host and provide online coaching and training workshops for entrepreneurs Message me to book a free, no-obligation chemistry call or find out more at: https://www.fittolead.net/

Angel Investor

1998

Founding Partner

2008 - 2016

One of two Founding Partners in White Rivers, which specialised in working with entrepreneurs and helping them grow in the UK and India by offering smart, candid advice, hands-on support and capital for growth. We also played a key strategic role in introducing PizzaExpress to the Indian market.

Founding Partner

1999 - 2007

Co-founder and co-manager of Risk Capital Partners specialising in investing in entrepreneurial companies in the UK, with particular focus on the consumer, leisure and retail sectors. The portfolio at Risk Capital went onto achieve top quartile returns for investors and management teams.

Investment Manager

1997 - 1999

I was co-manager of the the Venture Capital Trust which invested in early stage UK businesses. I was involved in the origination, evaluation and negotiation of investment opportunities.

Derivatives Salesman

1994 - 1996

Consultant

1989 - 1994

I had various roles within professional accounting firm including consulting, insolvency, tax and audit work.