What Numis does

Numis (operating as Deutsche Numis) is a London-based UK investment banking franchise, legally constituted as Numis Securities Limited, a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales (Company Registration No. 2285918) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank Group. Founded in 1989 and led by CEO Oliver Hemsley, the firm delivers strategic advisory, M&A advisory, IPO underwriting and execution, and defence advisory services to UK publicly listed companies, with a client base that includes approximately one-fifth of the FTSE 350 index. The firm holds FCA authorisation (FRN 144822) and London Stock Exchange membership, and operates from its registered office at 21 Moorfields, London. Its market positioning is anchored by two sustained leadership credentials: #1 defence adviser to mid and large-cap UK PLCs by volume since 2022, and the largest share of UK IPO mandates of any bank over the past decade.

The firm monetises through professional services fees negotiated on a per-transaction basis across IPOs, M&A, and defence mandates, complemented by equity research and stockbroking activity. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with senior relationship managers and dedicated advisory teams engaging FTSE 350 directors, CFOs, and chairs directly. As part of Deutsche Bank Group, Numis combines focused UK specialisation with access to the parent's global distribution, capital, and institutional capabilities, which is central to its value proposition. Thought leadership is a key marketing channel, anchored by the annual 'Raised in London' campaign report on UK capital markets sentiment and the 'UK M&A Outlook' survey of 200 FTSE 350 directors and 200 UK equity investors. Numis discloses no proprietary technology platform and the franchise is structured around human advisory judgement, relationship capital, and Deutsche Bank Group distribution reach rather than software-led differentiation.

Name

Numis

Legal name

Numis Securities Limited

Website

https://numis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Numis (Deutsche Numis) is a London-based investment bank and wholly-owned Deutsche Bank subsidiary providing M&A advisory, IPO underwriting, and defence advisory services to UK publicly listed companies, serving approximately one-fifth of the FTSE 350.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking

NAICS

Offices of Bank Holding Companies (551111)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specialist / Sector-Focused M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Equity Capital Introduction & Prime Services (FSACAFAK)

Keywords

• Investment banking
• Corporate advisory
• IPO underwriting
• Equity research
• Stockbroking services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Investment Banking Advisory: Deutsche Numis generates revenue through investment banking advisory services including M&A advisory, IPO underwriting and execution, and defence advisory for UK PLCs. The firm has acted on more IPOs in the UK than any other bank over the past decade and has been the number one defence adviser to mid and large-cap UK PLCs by volume since 2022.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Deutsche Numis is a UK-focused investment banking firm providing strategic advisory, M&A advisory, IPO underwriting and execution, defence advisory, equity research, and stockbroking services to FTSE 350 companies and institutional investors in UK equities. It operates as part of Deutsche Bank Group and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Product overview

Deutsche Numis is an investment banking platform and part of Deutsche Bank Group offering strategic advisory, research insights, and market connectivity to UK companies. The core product is the Deutsche Numis Investment Banking service, supported by the annual Raised in London campaign research initiative and UK M&A Outlook survey. Numis Securities Limited serves as the regulated entity, authorized by the FCA and operating as a member of the London Stock Exchange. The portfolio serves FTSE 350 companies with defence advisory, IPO execution, and M&A advisory services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A Advisory Strategic merger and acquisition advisory services for UK publicly listed companies, covering transaction structuring, execution, and negotiation support.
• IPO Underwriting and Execution IPO advisory and underwriting services for UK companies seeking to list on public markets. Deutsche Numis has acted on more IPOs in the UK than any other bank over the past decade.
• Defence Advisory Advisory services to mid and large-cap UK PLCs defending against hostile takeover approaches. Deutsche Numis has been the number one defence adviser by volume since 2022.
• Equity Research Sell-side equity research coverage on UK publicly listed companies, distributed to institutional investors and fund managers covering UK equities.
• Stockbroking Equity execution and stockbroking services for institutional clients trading UK equities, leveraging Deutsche Bank Group's distribution infrastructure.
• Strategic Corporate Advisory General strategic advice and capital markets connectivity for FTSE 350 companies, leveraging the Deutsche Numis relationship franchise covering one-fifth of the FTSE 350 index.

Quantifiable outcome

• Number one defence adviser to mid and large-cap UK PLCs by volume since 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Deutsche Bank GroupcoreOthersDeutsche Numis is part of Deutsche Bank Group, one of the world's leading financial institutions. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides Deutsche Numis with access to Deutsche Bank's global distribution network, capital resources, and institutional capabilities while maintaining its focused UK market specialisation. Deutsche Numis operates as Deutsche Bank's dedicated UK investment banking offering.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Peel Hunt: UK-focused mid and small-cap investment bank providing corporate advisory, equity research and broking. Direct competitor to Numis for UK mid-cap M&A and IPO mandates, with overlapping client base across the FTSE 350 and AIM.
• Panmure Liberum: UK mid and small-cap advisory and broking firm formed from the merger of Panmure Gordon and Liberum. Competes directly with Numis for UK IPOs, M&A and equity capital markets mandates in the same mid-cap segment.
• Cavendish Securities (formerly Cenkos): UK small and mid-cap corporate finance and broking specialist focused on UK PLC advisory and equity capital markets. Overlaps with Numis in IPO and secondary fundraisings for UK smaller issuers.
• Investec Investment Banking: Provides UK and international corporate advisory, equity capital markets and M&A services with a focus on mid-market clients. Directly competes with Numis for UK mid-cap advisory mandates.
• Rothschild & Co: Global independent advisory firm with strong UK mid/large-cap M&A and defence advisory franchise. Directly comparable to Numis on FTSE 350 advisory work, particularly defence mandates and cross-border M&A.
• Lazard: Global financial advisory and asset management firm with a strong UK corporate advisory practice. Competes with Numis for FTSE 350 M&A and strategic advisory mandates, particularly on larger cross-border transactions.
• Houlihan Lokey: Global independent advisory firm with a UK mid-market corporate advisory business. Comparable to Numis on UK M&A advisory and defence work, particularly in mid-cap and family-controlled situations.
• Evercore: Global independent advisory firm with UK corporate advisory practice. Competes with Numis for UK large-cap M&A mandates, particularly on FTSE 100 strategic transactions and defence work.

Broad incumbents

• Jefferies International: Global investment bank with a significant UK and European mid-cap advisory franchise. Competes with Numis across UK mid-cap M&A and equity capital markets while operating a much broader global platform.
• JP Morgan (UK Corporate Advisory): Global bulge bracket bank with a large UK M&A, ECM and defence advisory business. Competes with Numis on FTSE 350 mandates, particularly for larger cross-border transactions where balance sheet and global reach matter.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Numis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/numis-securities

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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