Broadwood Capital

United Kingdom
Growth
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About Broadwood Capital

Broadwood Capital is a venture capital firm based in United Kingdom, focusing on Growth stage investments. The fund actively supports founders building innovative solutions in SaaS, providing strategic guidance and capital to help startups scale.

Investment Focus

Location / RegionUnited Kingdom
Funding StageGrowth
Industry Focus
Saas

Investor Signals Profile

active

Sweet Spot

Experienced UK property developer, £2–50m debt, ESG-aligned schemes

UK property debt
development & construction lending
later living / care
residential & commercial
complex / distressed situations
healthcare & education
SME housebuilders
ESG-embedded finance
structured finance
full lifecycle financing

Bullish Signals

HealthInvestor Debt Provider of Year finalist 2026external
100% principal-owned — fast decisionsexternal
Track record: 20+ loans across UK sectorsexternal
£1.5bn prior deployment via Fortwell (CEO)external
Loans up to £50m, 6–48 month termsexternal
Aviva Investors partnership: sustainable later living fundexternal
Deep care/healthcare specialisation; 3+ repeat borrowersexternal
Development-to-stabilisation full lifecycle expertiseexternal
H1 2026: funded care homes, SEND schools, healthcare across UKwebsite
CoreLife Investors backing: growth to substantial credit businesswebsite
75% LTV, 90% LTC capability; bespoke structures for complexwebsite

Contrarian Signals

Debt, not equity — limited traditional VC fitexternal
No disclosed fund size or total AUMexternal
Later living concentration risk; demographic dependencyexternal

Founder Do's

Be an established professional developer/investor
Bring complex, high-leverage or development deals
Need fast decisions under tight timelines
Operating in major UK cities or established towns
Open to whole loan or stretch senior structures
Demonstrate strong ESG / sustainable credentials
Full lifecycle schemes: acquisition to stabilisation

Founder Don'ts

Equity seekers — debt only
Sub-£2m or overseas deals
First-time/inexperienced borrowers

Key GPs & Partners

DS
Dan Smith
Founder & CEO
deal-makercomplex situationsoperator
GS
Graham Stanley
Chairman
real estate veteranfund managerinstitutional
SG
Stuart Grant
Non-Exec / Advisor
Blackstone alumniAsia-Pacificlife science
JT
James Tarry
Chief Investment Officer
Aviva Investorsprivate debtmulti-asset
AS
Alastair Stanley
Lending Director
originationexecutionJV equity
SB
Steve Brown
Legal & Compliance Director
barristercorporate lawin-house counsel
RK
Robert Kienlen
Finance Director
chartered accountantCFOPE-backed

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Fund Overview

Fund Size$100M
Saves0

Key People

Dan Smith

Dan SmithFounder & CEO
Graham StanleyChairman
Stuart GrantNon-Exec / Advisor
James TarryChief Investment Officer
Alastair StanleyLending Director
Steve BrownLegal & Compliance Director
Robert KienlenFinance Director

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