Citicourt & Co

What Citicourt & Co does

Citicourt & Co is a London-based, FCA-regulated (Register #149789) corporate finance advisory firm founded in 1991 that provides M&A, fundraising, and corporate finance services to small and mid-market companies with transaction values typically in the £5-150mn range, extending up to £250mn. The firm serves private companies, listed entities (AIM and standard list), founders, and funds across multiple sectors including space, sustainability and renewables, technology, healthcare, telecoms, and property, with a particular focus on the space-sustainability intersection. Core service lines comprise buy-side and sell-side M&A, equity and debt fundraising (PE, VC, EIS, CVC), MBOs/MBIs, public-to-private transactions, restructuring, and cross-border transaction advisory, delivered through a senior-led principal model rather than a large pyramid structure. The firm is privately owned following a pre-pandemic management buyout led by CEO Jodi Bartin, with director-level leadership adding sector specialists (Stuart Martin in space, Chris White in M&A) and senior advisory oversight (Nathan Steinberg FCA). Beyond transaction advisory, Citicourt operates as Strategic Advisor to the Space4Earth Fund — a planned £30-100mn impact-driven space vehicle — and has co-led visible mandates including the $60mn Hydrosat Series B (Jan 2026), the Arthur Murray International MBO (Dec 2024), and the B2Space fundraise (Jul 2024). Revenue is fee-based, derived from advisory and success fees on completed transactions, with no disclosed pricing or recurring revenue model.

Name

Citicourt & Co

Legal name

Citicourt & Co Limited

Website

https://citicourtandco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Citicourt & Co is a London-based, FCA-regulated corporate finance advisory firm founded in 1991 that delivers M&A, fundraising, and cross-border transaction services to small and mid-market companies, with particular focus on the space and sustainability sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking / Corporate Finance Advisory

NAICS

Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation (52315), Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation (523150)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL), Lower Middle-Market Business Brokerage (FSAEAIAB)

Keywords

• Mergers acquisitions advisory
• Corporate finance advisory
• Fundraising advisory
• Mid-market investment banking
• Space sector finance

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory: Advisory fees and success fees for buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and spin-offs for private and listed companies.
2. Fundraising Advisory: Fees for capital raising services including equity and debt fundraising, venture capital, private equity, EIS investments, and management buy-outs (MBOs/MBIs).
3. Corporate Finance Advisory: Advisory services for strategic decisions, cross-border transactions, restructuring, and public-to-private deals.
4. Space4Earth Fund Advisory: Strategic advisory services for the Space4Earth impact-driven space fund, focusing on Series A and B investments in satellite-powered sustainability technologies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Citicourt & Co is a London-based corporate finance advisory firm providing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate finance, and fundraising advisory services to small and mid-market companies with transaction values typically ranging from £5 million to £150 million (and companies valued up to £1 billion). The firm operates as an FCA-regulated advisor (register number 149789) with particular sector specialisation in space, sustainable finance, technology, healthcare, and renewables, delivering buy-side and sell-side mandates, MBOs/MBIs, and cross-border transactions.

Product overview

Citicourt & Co is a corporate finance advisory firm offering a portfolio of services rather than a unified software product. The firm's core offerings span Corporate Finance Advisory, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Fundraising, Sustainable Finance/Renewables/Property, and Space & Aerospace advisory services, with cross-border transaction capabilities. The services are delivered through experienced professionals who provide strategic guidance across sectors including technology, space, security, real estate, healthcare, and renewables. Transaction values typically range from £5 million to £150 million, with companies valued up to £1 billion. The firm also serves as Strategic Advisor to the Space4Earth Fund, the world's first impact-driven space fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Finance Advisory
• Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory
• Fundraising Advisory
• Space and Aerospace Advisory
• Sustainable Finance, Renewables and Property Advisory
• Space4Earth Fund Strategic Advisory
• Cross-Border Transaction Advisory

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful completion of MBO of Arthur Murray International (112-year-old company with 300 studios in 24 countries)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Space4Earth FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Citicourt serves as Strategic Advisor to the Space4Earth Fund, the world's first impact-driven space fund targeting £30-100 million to invest in Series A and B rounds of Earth observation and satellite-powered sustainability companies. Focus areas include sustainable food production, clean water, decarbonization, and ending deforestation.
• Stuart Martin (Director of Space)coreOthers · 1 February 2024Former CEO of Satellite Applications Catapult joined as Director of Space. Secured £193mn in grants and helped raise £1.38bn in investment for space companies. Brings extensive sector network and expertise.
• Space LinkersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in Space Linkers finance network supporting space sector visibility and deal flow.
• Agri-TechEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member of Agri-TechE cluster supporting agri-tech innovation and networking in the UK.
• Worshipful Company of Information Technologies (WCIT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCEO is Liveryman at WCIT; involvement in homelessness panel and digital inclusion initiatives.
• Women in Banking & FinanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional membership organization supporting women in financial services sector.
• Royal Museums GreenwichminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing support as sponsor; CEO attended 11 Downing Street event in support of the museum.
• Guernsey FinanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting Channel Islands finance industry connections for fund and investment services.
• AstroagencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpace sector marketing and advisory partnership supporting space industry visibility.
• Farnborough AirshowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual aerospace and space industry exhibition partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alantra: Independent financial advisory firm with dedicated UK mid-market M&A and capital markets practice serving entrepreneurial companies. Highly comparable to Citicourt in mid-market focus and cross-border capability.
• GP Bullhound: Technology-focused advisory firm providing M&A, capital raising, and growth advisory to tech and tech-enabled companies. Comparable to Citicourt in technology sector advisory and growth-stage fundraising mandates.
• Arma Partners: Independent corporate finance advisor specializing in technology and digital economy M&A and capital raising. Comparable to Citicourt in serving technology founders and growth-stage companies with cross-border mandates.
• Cavendish Corporate Finance: UK mid-market corporate finance advisor specializing in M&A, fundraising, and corporate advisory for sub-£100M deals. One of the most directly comparable London-based mid-market advisory firms to Citicourt in deal size, client profile, and service mix.
• Clearwater International: International mid-market M&A advisor headquartered in the UK, specializing in transactions up to £250M. Closely comparable to Citicourt in deal-size sweet spot, sector breadth, and cross-border execution capability.
• Oakley Advisory: Independent UK corporate finance advisor focused on mid-market M&A, ECM, and strategic advisory for £20M-£500M transactions. Direct comparable to Citicourt in client profile and service offering.
• Panmure Liberum: UK mid-cap advisory and stockbroking firm with strong M&A, equity capital markets, and AIM advisory practice. Comparable to Citicourt in serving small/mid-cap clients with full-service corporate finance offerings.
• Dow Schofield Watts: UK mid-market corporate finance advisor providing M&A, fundraising, and strategic advisory to entrepreneurial companies. Comparable to Citicourt in deal size, sector mix, and relationship-led approach.

Broad incumbents

• Houlihan Lokey: Global investment bank with a substantial UK mid-market M&A practice and broader coverage across larger transactions and restructuring. Represents the larger-scale incumbent that competes for the same mid-market deals Citicourt targets.
• Rothschild & Co: Global advisory house with a well-established mid-market M&A practice in the UK serving private companies, founders, and family-owned businesses. Represents a larger incumbent with comparable client profile to Citicourt's mid-market core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/citicourtandco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/citicourt-&-co-limited

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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