James Tugwell

STRATEGY Stage Capital is a private equity firm specialising in secondary direct transactions. We manage and acquire portfolios of direct investments on behalf of owners including limited partners, banks, hedge funds, family offices, private equity firms and corporates. BACKGROUND Stage Capital’s first fund, Stage Capital (Laurel) LP, was formed for the acquisition of direct private equity interests from NBG, for which capital of over €300m was provided by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Glendower Capital. STABILITY, GROWTH & TRANSFORMATION As a team, we draw on our investment and commercial experience to navigate complex deal situations, back management teams and build valuable platform investments. WE INVEST in direct secondary opportunities including: - Mid-market buyouts - Real estate (logistics and retail) WE BACK experienced and dynamic General Partners and portfolio company management teams to drive positive change, enhance performance and generate high quality returns. WE SUPPORT owners of direct investment portfolios including limited partners, banks, hedge funds, family offices, private equity firms and corporates. The Stage partnership group and investment team has a depth of experience across a range of sectors: Services, manufacturing, healthcare & medical, consumer & leisure, technology & media, specialised distribution & logistics. LOCATION Stage HQ is in London, but our team covers a broad geography across UK and Europe.