The Singer Way
A message from our Founder & Executive Chair, Tim Cockroft
Singer Capital Markets was built on a simple idea: that great businesses are driven by shared ownership, partnership, and ambition. Our culture is deeply entrepreneurial, supported by the dedication of our highly-skilled team. Above all, our mission is to help ambitious UK companies grow into world-leading businesses by providing expert advice, access to capital, and liquidity – combining financial expertise with the care and partnership that define Singer Capital Markets.
Our Company Values
Our History
The firm was founded by Julius Singer in London in 1907. Singer was joined soon after by Ernst Friedlander.
By 1957, the firm was able to go public. The IPO helped make the bank an attractive takeover target.
Singer & Friedlander plc moved its headquarters from the City of London to One Hanover Street, London. At the same time, Kaupthing Holdings Limited relocated to the same building and the titles emerged to form Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander Capital Markets.
With the backing of Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander, Tim Cockroft, who was previously a founder-shareholder of Peel Hunt, set up Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander Capital Markets with the sole aim of servicing the UK Small and Mid Cap Market.
Following the 2007-2008 financial crisis, KSFCM acquires the share capital held by KSF and re-brands as Singer Capital Markets.
Singer Capital Markets merges with N+1 Brewin to form “N+1 Singer”.
To champion the heritage of our old brand, N+1 Singer rebrands back to Singer Capital Markets but in a more modern and progressive brand strategy which is reflective of our culture and values today.
Our business in numbers
We have specialist capabilities, deep experience and a proven track record of client success in the UK small & mid-cap market. Our business is built on over 100 years of capital markets heritage and is today one of the largest corporate stockbroking platforms in the City of London.
We look after every aspect of a company’s lifecycle, from advising them pre-IPO to making a market on the exchange. We are are passionate about working with fast-growing UK businesses who lie at the heart of our economy.
Our Promise to our Clients
You can trust us with your share price, our expert advice and you can trust our project management.
We care about your day-to-day life as a fast-growing business and we care about your investment decisions.
Our ambition is to deliver shareholder happiness and liquidity to your stock, fulfilling your growth ambitions.
Leadership team
Tim founded Singer Capital Markets in 2006 and served as CEO until 2022 before becoming Executive Chair. His ambition is to ensure Singer Capital Markets is at the forefront of UK plc, raising capital and supporting the growth of the UK’s small and mid-cap sector. He also champions Singer Rise, the firm’s women’s network, and our partnership with The Sunday Times Fastest Growing Private Companies.
Stephen was appointed Strategic Adviser to the Company in January 2024. He works alongside the Board and Management advising the business on a number of key growth areas and providing guidance on the firm’s medium and long-term strategy.
Stephen is a passionate supporter of entrepreneurs and helping to drive growth, both as a successful Founder and investor. Founder, CEO, Chair of the Business Growth Fund (BGF), from 2011-2023. BGF is the UK & Irelands largest growth capital investor, having invested over £5bn in more than 600 companies.
Sara joined Singer Capital Markets as Head of Investment Banking in 2025, bringing over 30 years of experience as a corporate financier advising clients from AIM-listed companies to those in the FTSE 100 across a wide range of sectors. A Chartered Accountant by background, she has held senior positions at HSBC James Capel, ABN AMRO, Investec, and most recently led Davy’s Corporate Broking and Advisory team in London.
Known for her strategic insight and deep market expertise, Sara is a trusted advisor with a proven track record in equity markets and corporate advisory.
Tom has over 15 years of experience advising, supporting and funding ambitious UK growth companies across multiple sectors. He joined Singer Capital Markets 7 years ago and is passionate about building teams and delivering successful outcomes for our clients.
As well as his advisory capabilities, Tom maintains strong relationships across multiple key institutions in London and throughout the UK. He has also helped structure and lead numerous secondary fundraisings and IPOs’ in a diverse range of sectors.
Alan joined the Investment Funds team at Singer Capital Markets in April 2009 and has been an Investment Funds specialist for over 28 years. His early career was at Hambros Bank, BZW and Hoare Govett as a Salesman. He moved to Collins Stewart to head the Sales team in 1999 and worked there until mid 2005, when he left to co-found Fairfax, the investment bank, which he left in late 2008.
Alan has helped raise over £4 billion for new funds in the last 8 years.
Alex studied Psychology at Exeter University and began his 23 year City career at Albert E Sharp Securities. Prior to joining Singer Capital Markets in 2012, Alex was Head of Sales at Charles Stanley Securities and Altium Securities.
He has been ranked as a top 3 small & mid cap salesman by Institutional Investor (previously ‘Extel’), and currently manages several of the largest UK clients. Alex went to Malvern College where his love of sports developed (hockey, cricket and golf).
Julie joined Singer Capital Markets having previously held various roles in financial services, HR and fund administration in both the UK and Australia.
Julie studied a Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia and holds a MBA from Heriot-Watt University and a CIPD qualification.
Sarah is passionate about helping ambitious brands grow and stand out. With over a decade of experience leading marketing strategy across financial services, healthcare, and technology, she drives brand impact through creativity, data, and strategic storytelling. Based in London, Sarah has delivered high-performing campaigns across the UK, EU, and US markets – turning insight into measurable growth.
Karl has worked in the Life Sciences sector for over 25 years and has covered a number of impressive stocks and transactions during his career, including the $1 billion IPO of Serono on the New York Stock Exchange as well as the IPO of Genmab (which was the largest IPO in Europe at the time).
Karl values the opportunity to combine his scientific knowledge with his capital markets expertise to provide actionable ideas to our institutional clients as well as helping our corporate clients develop a compelling equity story.
Shaun has been in the City for over 25 years and has covered every aspect of Corporate Finance, from advising on large scale mergers to capital raising activities, and currently runs one of the largest corporate teams by clients in our industry.
Shaun is married with three children and is an extremely competitive sportsman, especially at table tennis.
Lisa heads Investor Relations at Singer Capital Markets, bringing over 20 years of experience. Partnering with teams across the business, Lisa and the Investor Relations team help and support companies reach, engage, and build lasting relationships with investors. Lisa co-leads Singer Rise, an initiative championing women’s growth, and Uncovered Gems, which spotlights under-recognised companies to private wealth, family office and high-net-worth investors.
Spencer studied Computing at Portsmouth University and began his career in 1997 at AllianceBernstein, where he enjoyed a wide range of technology and change management roles.
Prior to joining Singer Capital Markets in 2015, Spencer was Head of Information Technology covering the EMEA & APAC regions. Spencer is married with two children and enjoys all things tech.
Paul started his career as a messenger in 1986, graduating through the market floor to become a trader. He found his calling in Operations a few years later and has managed Operations teams ever since. Many projects and innovations later Paul remains passionate about our industry and ensuring knowledge and ethics are passed on to future generations.
Steve studied at Warwick University and started his career at the London Stock Exchange before moving to the Securities and Futures Authority (SFA).
Subsequently Steve has worked in Compliance at, amongst other firms, HSBC , Societe Generale, Peel Hunt, Altium Securities and has re-joined Singers from Liberum Capital where he was Head of Compliance for eight years.
steve.davey@www.singercm.com | 0207 496 3093
Nick joined Singer Capital Markets in 2021 and is responsible for all of the firm’s legal affairs as well as advising on general corporate, securities and compliance matters. Nick has over 19 years’ broad experience across in-house and private practice covering a wide range of investment banking, corporate finance, regulatory and transactional work.
Nick is commercially focused and combines sharp legal acumen with strong relationship development and management skills to deliver clear, practical and risk-weighted advice.
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