About Us

Founded in 2004, Spring Capital provide capital raising and marketing services for open-ended funds managed by boutique fund managers. These include long-only and absolute return fund managers, ideally structured as UCITS vehicles.

Employing a proven methodology, our experienced team of fund distribution and marketing specialists ensure that managers enjoy access to appropriate target investors in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and other markets.

The benefits for fund managers of using an Outsourced Distribution Partner, such as Spring Capital

We believe that a fund manager's primary objective is to manage their investment funds and produce strong returns for investors. By outsourcing the sales, marketing and client service functions to Spring Capital, they are able to retain this focus and at the same time build their assets under management.

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Spring Capital work with carefully selected boutique fund managers

Spring Capital's industry knowledge and extensive contact base spanning a broad base of investors have delivered demonstrable results for managers who have a high-quality product offering. The assets in funds represented by Spring Capital have grown to a total of over $8bn (as at 31st December 2022), proof that the outsourced distribution partnership model works.

Assets in Spring Capital represented funds (USD)


Investors

We source assets from multiple distribution channels including Wealth Managers, Private Banks, Family Offices, Fund of Funds Managers, Multi-Managers, Endowments, Charities, Pension Funds, Consultants and IFA’s.

Investors in Spring Capital represented funds can be also confident that the managers have a strong investment process, will have regular access to the fund managers, they will get ongoing reporting and most importantly that the fund is likely to grow in size over time.

Funds we select

We have no hard and fast rules when selecting fund managers to work with, however, we prefer to work with those who have a clear approach to managing money, a differentiated investment philosophy and above all we need to believe that the managers will deliver on their objectives for investors over the longer term. We undertake a significant amount of research and due diligence on any managers prior to making a decision to work with them.

We have a fee structure model which aligns our interests with those of our managers, by sharing in the success rather than charging any retainer. At the outset, our commitment is to a long-term relationship with the investment managers we select and welcome the opportunity to discuss new fund ideas from an early stage.

Other ways we help

Spring Capital and its network of specialist partners can assist with branding, compliance, structuring of new funds, on-boarding funds with platforms, competitor analysis, peer group performance, RFP’s, the content design & production of marketing materials, presentations, factsheets, websites and much more.

Meet the team

Malcolm Arthur

Director

Malcolm is a Director, and a Founder of Spring Capital. He is responsible for day-to-day management of the business together with Justin, focused on client service, operations and marketing. He also manages a number of key client relationships. Prior to starting Spring he worked at GT Management and Invesco where he was on the sales team, covering clients in the UK, Middle East and Africa.

He enjoys playing golf, tennis, skiing and going to the opera.

  • Academic QualificationsM.A. (Hons) Economic History – University of Edinburgh
  • Industry Experience28 years

Justin Eede

Director

Justin joined Spring Capital in 2021 as a member Director. Together with Malcolm, he is responsible for the day-to-day management of the business, focused on the distribution team and several key client relationships.

Justin started his career in asset management at GT Management and Invesco, before spending 20 years at Legg Mason Global Asset Management, where he was responsible for business development and client service in Europe and the Americas.

In his spare time, Justin is a keen golfer, an amateurish kite surfer and an enthusiastic open water swimmer.

  • Academic QualificationsB.A. (Hons) French – University of Southampton
  • Industry Experience27 years
Contact
+44 (0)20 3195 0079

Hugh Hunter, CFA

Strategic Initiatives

Hugh joined Spring Capital in 2022 and is responsible for Strategic Initiatives for the firm. He has over 30 years’ experience in the asset management industry, starting as an Emerging Markets equity portfolio manager at Barings and WestLB Mellon. He moved on to become CEO of Blackfriars Asset Management and then, in 2011, Zennor Asset Management LLP (formerly Prodigy Capital Partners LLP), where he developed a Luxembourg UCITS umbrella platform.

In his spare time, Hugh enjoys cooking, photography and aviation.

  • Academic QualificationsBA (Hons) Business Studies – University of Plymouth
  • Industry Experience31 years
Contact
+44 (0)20 3326 9241

Joanna Stephenson

Sales - UK Discretionary

Joanna joined Spring Capital in 2008 as a member of the UK  distribution team with responsibility for many of our key clients. She has worked in investment management sales for the majority of her career including a long spell at Morgan Grenfell (which subsequently became Deutsche Bank) and a few years at Walker Crips, a boutique asset management firm.

When not at work she sails competitively, and enjoys skiing and spending time with family and friends.

  • Academic QualificationsLL.B. Law – University of Nottingham
  • Industry Experience36 years

Jonnie Quinn

Sales - UK Discretionary

Jonnie is a member of the UK sales team with responsibility for many of our key discretionary clients in London. He joined Spring Capital in 2017 from Alliance Trust Investments, where he worked for 4 years covering discretionary clients and IFAs.

Away from the office he is enthusiastic follower of most sports, in particular cricket, rugby, golf and skiing.

  • Academic QualificationsB.A (Hons) Politics – Newcastle University
  • Industry Experience10 years
Contact
+44 (0)20 3195 0076

Harriet Beeton

Sales - UK Discretionary

Harriet is a member of the UK sales team and focuses on UK & Channel islands based discretionary clients. She joined Spring Capital in 2022 after 4 years at Incisive Media, where she was Head of Delegate Relations for all fund manager events at Investment Week.

Away from the office she enjoys running and hill walking.

  • Academic QualificationsB.A. Philosophy – Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Industry Experience5 years
Contact
+44 (0) 20 3435 9163

Susanne Petrie

Sales - International

Susanne joined Spring Capital in 2020 and is responsible for the European distribution of our UCITS funds, specialising in Switzerland. Prior to joining Spring, she worked with Sanditon Asset Management and Truim Capital in European distribution roles.

In 2016 Susanne co-founded LVA Trust, and in her spare time she loves running and playing football.

  • Academic QualificationsBSc (Hons) in Maths – Manchester University
  • Industry Experience26 years

Delphine Kadel

Managing Director, Germany and Austria

Delphine joined Spring Capital in 2023 and is responsible for distribution in Germany and Austria. She started her career as a fund selector at FERI Trust before working at BlackRock as a Sales Director for Fund Selectors. Prior to joining Spring Capital, Delphine was a Sales Director for Institutional Clients at Jupiter Asset Management.

In her spare time, Delphine enjoys skiing, traveling and cooking with friends.

  • Academic QualificationsDiploma in Business Administration – University of Mannheim
  • Industry Experience22 years
Contact
+49 (0) 69 153294 495

Christian Nilsson

Managing Director, Head of Nordics

Christian is responsible for distribution in the Nordics. Prior to joining Spring Capital in 2023, he worked in similar business development and client relationship roles at William Blair IM, Aviva Investors and Morgan Stanley IM. He started his career with the Swedbank group, and was based in Stockholm and Luxembourg.

Away from the office he is often seen on a football pitch coaching his kids’ football teams or enjoying a game of golf.

  • Industry Experience21 years

Rees Flynn

Regional Sales Manager – Southern England & Northern Ireland

Rees joined Spring Capital in 2020 and is a member of the UK sales team, responsible for business development and relationship management in Southern England and Northern Ireland. He has a wide range of experience spanning the automotive, technology, and fund management industries– including 6 years at Invesco looking after advisors, discretionary managers and networks.

Outside of work you will find Rees encouraging himself and his two boys to keep fit, or exploring a country not yet visited.

  • Industry Experience10 years
Contact
+44 (0)20 4524 7042

Peter Slack

Regional Sales Manager – Northern England & Scotland

Pete joined Spring Capital in 2023 and is a member of the UK sales team, responsible for business development and relationship management in Northern England and Scotland. Prior to joining, Pete held similar roles at T Rowe Price, Axa IM and Schroders.

  • Industry Experience16 years
Contact
+44 (0)20 3479 3120

Louis Dale

Client Relationship Manager

Louis joined Spring Capital in 2022 as a member of  the Client Service Team. He is responsible for the distribution of the monthly client reporting, handling ad-hoc client information requests, and liaising with the fund managers to support DDQs. Louis started his career at Abrdn, working in the Multi-Manager Strategies Team.

Outside of work Louis enjoys football, cricket, and scuba diving.

  • Industry Experience2 years
Contact
+44 (0)20 3307 8086

Daniela Utane

Product Specialist

Daniela joined Spring Capital in 2016. She is an experienced product specialist, and works closely with the investment managers and the sales team to support fund distribution. Prior to Spring Capital Daniela spent 14 years at J.P. Morgan in various regional business development and client relationship roles in Equity Capital Markets, Equity Derivatives, and equity related Investor Services teams. She has a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation and is a Swiss Registered (BX Swiss) Client Advisor.

In her spare time she runs two small charities.

  • Academic QualificationsMSc Politics of World Economy – LSE
  • Industry Experience22 years
Contact
+44 (0)20 3019 1126

Claire Harrison

Operations
Claire is a project and operations manager and has worked for firms such as Foreign and Colonial, Henderson Global Investors and Franklin Templeton. Claire manages relationships with platforms and fund administrators. She handles the on-boarding process of funds onto platforms and liaises with fund managers to complete DDQ’s, and other requests for information.
  • Academic QualificationsB.A. Philosophy & Sociology – University of Reading
  • Industry Experience27 years

Valerie Jordan

Marketing

Valerie has held a wide range of business operations, client service and marketing roles at Spring Capital since joining in 2016, and is currently head of marketing and investor-related communications. She started her career at J.P. Morgan and covered variety of roles across the Corporate & Investment Bank, before moving to the Investor Relations team at Pensato Capital.

In her spare time when not tackling a new home project, Valerie is an amateur musician and performs with the Pico Players.

  • Academic QualificationsBSc Mathematics, BSc Finance – Carnegie Mellon University
  • Industry Experience12 years

Amanda Bond

Operations

Amanda works within business operations and is primarily responsible for optimising Spring Capital’s customer relationship and management information systems. She also supports the team with marketing initiatives. Amanda is a CRM specialist with extensive experience in software and systems training.

  • Academic QualificationsBSc. Chemistry and Business Administration – University of Kingston
Contact
+44 (0)20 3195 0081

Georgia Scott

Marketing

Georgia joined Spring Capital in 2022 as a member of the marketing team, with a wide range of communications, brand building, design, and research responsibilities. She started her career in wealth management working with financial advisors and discretionary fund managers supporting client performance reporting.

Outside of work, Georgia enjoys tennis, skiing, and cooking.

  • Industry Experience2 years
Contact
+44 (0)20 3597 0859

Chloe Cupit

Office Manager & PA

Chloe joined the company in 2023 as an Office Manager & PA. She has 5 years experience working in the print industry in a variety of client service roles and is working towards completing her Level 3 Executive Assistant Diploma.

Outside work Chloe is an avid musician and singer, taking part in open mic sessions locally.