About Symco Capital
At Symco Capital, we believe that great businesses should have great futures.
As founders that have grown and exited businesses we know how challenging it can be to find the right buyer for your business. That’s why up to 98% of businesses never sell!
We knew there was a better way and founded Symco Capital. Over the last five years, we have completed over 30 transactions, preventing the unnecessary closure of outstanding SMEs and saving jobs, legacies, and industries.
By being self-funded and independent, we can make acquisition decisions that are driven by people, not algorithms. Our focus is on nurturing potential and giving companies the "jet fuel" they need to continue their journey.
Our Mission
a lifeline and growth partner for SMEs.
Our mission is simple: to offer an outlet for great businesses to continue the next leg of their journey and growth and ensure owners secure their legacy, reap financial rewards for the value they have created and protect the staff they have valued so highly.
Core Values
Transparency
We are clear and straightforward. Simple conversations lead to easy solutions.
Partnership
We believe in working alongside business owners. There’s lots of ways to create win-win outcomes once everyone is working together.
Our Story
At Symco Capital we have firsthand experience as business operators and owners. Our founders, Kemi Egan and Simon Bowkett, are seasoned entrepreneurs who have navigated the highs and lows of running, scaling and exiting businesses. With over 30 completed transactions under our belt, we’re not just theorists—we’re doers and have been recognised for creating win-win deals, including being shortlisted for the Self-Funded Deal of the Year at the 2024 ETA Awards.
We understand that selling your business is more than a financial transaction; it’s a personal milestone. At Symco Capital, our approach is rooted in sensible conversations, empathy and solution based strategies. We take the time to evaluate each business individually, ensuring that our partnerships foster growth, preserve jobs, and maintain the legacy you've worked so hard to build.
It's been a pleasure working with Kemi. I am delighted to have found a team that have ambitions to take the brand and its award winning co-living service to the next level.” AG - Founder”
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Founding Partners
Kemi Egan
Kemi is a highly regarded investor leading over thirty transactions and regularly featured in various media outlets.
After two decades in the trenches navigating the ups and downs of running, scaling, acquiring and exiting businesses, success it’s no longer just about numbers; it’s about impact.
Today, Kemi’s focused on helping business owners like you prepare for what’s next. Whether that’s gearing up for a successful exit, accelerating their growth, or as a board advisor supporting leaders.
As a private investor and business leader, she brings a unique blend of experience, agility and hands-on operations to the table. Focused on creating equitable deals where everyone wins, her advice isn’t just theoretical, it’s grounded in the realities of running and growing businesses.
Simon Bowkett
Simon Bowkett is a highly regarded sales trainer and business leader, with over two decades of experience transforming sales teams and driving real-world results.
Known for his practical, no-nonsense approach, Simon has helped countless businesses reduce the costly impact of lost sales while equipping their teams with skills that last a lifetime.
Simon brings a unique combination of hands-on experience, proven methodologies, and a deep understanding of human behavior to the table. His training isn’t theoretical—it’s grounded in the realities of running successful sales teams and built to deliver results where they matter most.
Our Approach
At Symco Capital, we don’t just buy or invest in businesses—we partner with them. Every decision we make is guided by our core values of integrity, transparency, and partnership. We take the time to truly understand your business and ensure any deal is mutually beneficial.
Who We Work With
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Owner-operated businesses
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SMEs with annual revenues of £500,000 or more
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Business owners considering selling or seeking strategic investment for growth
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Companies with potential but limited management capacity or resources to scale
Why Symco Capital?
✅ We’re business operators, not just investors: We’ve been in your shoes, and we understand the challenges you face and we’ll show you how to reach your goals.
✅ We prioritise people over profits: Every decision we make is driven by what’s best for the business, employees, and the sustainability of the company.
✅ We move quickly and decisively: No board approvals, no red tape—just straightforward solutions.
Integrity
We are operators and founders ourselves. We mean what we say and say what we mean.