Smarter Capital is delighted to welcome Dan Tapson as an Advisor and Member of the Investment Committee, marking a significant step forward as we continue to scale our ambitions and pursue larger, high-potential acquisitions across the UK.
Dan brings over a decade of experience backing and supporting ambitious scale-up businesses. During his time at Business Growth Fund (BGF) - one of the UK's most active growth investors, Dan led over 20 investments ranging from £1 million to £20 million, with a strong focus on consumer and tech sectors. His portfolio includes high-growth businesses such as Seasalt, DevOpsGroup, UNRVLD, Christopher Ward, Archus, and Stripe & Stare.
Known for his entrepreneurial mindset, strategic clarity, and people-first approach, Dan's values align perfectly with Smarter Capital's mission: to back exceptional founders and build resilient, scalable businesses.
Mark Callaghan, Group Chief Executive at Smarter Capital said:
'We're thrilled to have Dan join us on this journey.'
'The experience, insight, and network he built during his time at BGF, particularly his ability to identify the right people and businesses to back, will be invaluable as we pursue our next phase of growth.'
'Dan's connections across the ecosystem and his track record of supporting ambitious teams make him a perfect fit for Smarter Capital.'
'I'm genuinely excited to be working alongside him as we continue building our team and expanding our capabilities in acquiring and scaling great businesses.'
Dan Tapson said of this latest development in his career:
'I'm thrilled to join the Investment Committee of Smarter Capital because I believe in backing founders with more than just capital.'
'The team here are operators, not just investors, and it is evident they truly understand the grit, creativity and support it takes to build something meaningful.'
'I'm excited to bring my experience to the table.'
About Smarter Capital
Smarter Capital is a UK-based firm rapidly expanding through strategic mergers and acquisitions, now approaching £30 million in consolidated group revenue and exceeding £2 million in consolidated group EBIT.
We partner with ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams to accelerate growth and unlock long-term value. Our approach blends hands-on support, strategic insight, and a commitment to sustainable success - helping businesses thrive well beyond the transaction.
Since our launch in 2023, Smarter Capital has built a growing portfolio of founder-led businesses with strong fundamentals and significant untapped potential. Our flexible investment model and operational expertise allow us to add value quickly and pragmatically, without the overhead or rigidity of traditional private equity.
With the appointment of Dan Tapson, we're entering an exciting new phase. Smarter Capital is now sharpening its focus on acquiring businesses in the £10m+ revenue range that fit its core sector criteria, while continuing to bring the same founder-first ethos, commercial energy, and strategic rigour that have defined our journey to date.
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