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Global Family Capital

Family office

London · 9 people tracked

Also known as Strategic Family Capital Limited

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Investment thesis

Global Family Capital deploys its own capital across multiple asset classes including private equity, credit, real assets, public markets and direct operating platforms. It targets cash-generative, asset-backed and mission-critical businesses, with particular depth in energy, industrials, logistics and infrastructure-linked sectors. The firm invests directly, alongside select partners and through concentrated specialist strategies, emphasizing disciplined entry pricing, operational value creation, downside protection and long-term compounding.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

HQ
London, GB
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
2014
Net assets · FY2023
$20.9M

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website
Alex Usher-Smith· Head of M&A

Leads sourcing and execution across direct investments, co-investments and private equity fund allocation. Twenty years in investment banking at Lazard, Greenhill and Connaught, where he co-founded and served as CEO (2014-2023), overseeing over $100bn in M&A transactions.

Leo Berent· Head of Alternative Strategies

Oversees private credit, public market investments and financing strategy. Twenty-four years in investment banking and wealth management, including Executive Vice Chair for EMEA at UBS and senior roles at Credit Suisse.

Neil Fletcher· Head of Tax & Structuring

Responsible for tax structuring and reporting. Spent 27 years at PwC (17 as partner) and three years at Alvarez & Marsal, specializing in M&A tax for private equity and cross-border structures.

Ryan Thomas· Vice President

A generalist supporting deal execution, transaction analysis, portfolio monitoring and operational coordination across direct investments, co-investments and private equity, from origination through asset management.

David Blakemore· Energy Advisor

Provides strategic counsel on GFC's energy and industrial investments. A former Managing Director at ConocoPhillips with decades of senior operational and commercial experience across the global energy sector.

Lord Anthony St John· Chairman

Chairman of the GFC Investment Committee and strategic advisor; a Lord-in-Waiting to HM The King with over two decades in financial services and governance. Chairs Yellow Cake plc and Strand Hanson and holds board roles across listed and private companies.

Lorraine Smith· Chief Financial Officer

Oversees financial management, treasury operations, cash management and governance across GFC platforms. Has worked alongside the firm's founder for over twenty years.

Paolo Ferrario· Head of Trading

Leads commodities trading and liquidity across the GFC portfolio. Over thirty years in global markets, including a career at Deutsche Bank across commodities, credit and equity trading, structuring and execution.

Verity Scrase· Executive Assistant

Provides operational and strategic coordination across the platform, supporting the investment team and senior leadership on execution, stakeholder management and day-to-day operations.

Principals & officers · per Companies House

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Nadeem Rahman

Director · British · since 2019

Ownership & control

Nadeem Rahman75–100% of shares, 75–100% of voting rights

Frequently asked questions

What sectors does Global Family Capital focus on?
Global Family Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Global Family Capital located?
Global Family Capital is headquartered in London, GB.

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