First Columbus has established strong partnerships across a number of different sectors in the US and China. Our partners and their clients benefit from being tapped into our extensive network of relationships in the UK amongst the NOMAD/brokers, lawyers, accountants and financial PR firms. In addition to working directly with over 200 VCs/Private Equity firms across the world, First Columbus has close relationships with:

• Lawyers/Accountants - Many companies seek advice from their lawyers/accountants when considering financial options. Our partners find our expertise on AIM invaluable.
• Investment boutiques - In association with First Columbus, international investment boutiques can offer their clients sound and professional advice on AIM as well as subsequent execution.
• Capital market professionals - We work with a number of individuals who are either well connected and can source deals, or who are directly involved with companies that First Columbus advise.
• Institutional investors and hedge fund - Our strong deal flow naturally generates attractive investment propositions which these partners like to access on a regular basis.

First Columbus is always interested in extending our mutually beneficial partnership network. If you would like to talk to us regarding an alliance please feel free to contact us on +44(0)20 3002 2070.

Why work with us?

• First Columbus is an independent advisory firm. We are are not a NOMAD/broker or affiliated with any other organisationin and therefore there are no conflicts of interests. As the founders have worked in the epicenter of the AIM market since its creation a decade ago they have strong reputations in the market place and are therefore able to open many doors for our clients.
• Our network of NOMAD/broker relationships extends to virtually all firms in the London market capable of raising funds. Together with our intimate relationships with pre IPO investors this position significantly increases the likelihood of achieving our clients' financial requirements.
• Being based in London we can set-up, co-ordinate and accompany management teams on an intensive road show as they meet all the most appropriate advisors and subsequently handle our clients UK needs effectively.
• Depending on the nature of your business there is often the opportunity to benefit financially through referral fees.
• Access to high quality investment opportunities at both the pre IPO and IPO states for our investor partners.

The combination of all these factors means that any deals introduced to us can be handled in an efficient and professional way which maximises the potential of the company to successfully list on AIM and raise funds at attractive valuations. Clearly this is highly beneficial for both our partners and their clients.