What Beaumont Cornish does

Beaumont Cornish Limited is a privately held, FCA-authorised UK investment banking advisory firm founded in 1998 by Roland Cornish. The firm provides independent corporate finance advisory services to UK and international companies seeking access to London-based capital markets, acting as Nominated Adviser on AIM, Sponsor for both Premium and Standard Listed companies on the Main Market, and Corporate Adviser on the AQSE Growth Market. Core services span IPOs and flotations, ongoing regulatory compliance (DTRs), Takeover Code advisory for both offerors and offerees, transaction management (public takeovers, mergers, rights issues, open offers, corporate restructuring), and Corporate Broker mandates. The firm is registered in England and operates from offices in London (Bolton Street) and Manchester (headquarters at Ninth Floor, Landmark, St Peter's Square). Beaumont Cornish describes its business as worldwide and emphasises independent, professional advice over the full UK listing lifecycle.

The firm's service suite covers each London listing venue end-to-end, including an AIM Fast Track Flotation service tailored for overseas companies — particularly those already listed on the ASX — seeking expedited admission to AIM. The advisory team is drawn from accountancy, finance, and legal backgrounds, with senior staff having prior tenures at Deloitte, NatWest Markets, KPMG, and Ernst & Young. Beaumont Cornish has built a sector-specialised franchise concentrated in natural resources (minerals, oil & gas) alongside technology and financial businesses, and reports a cumulative track record of more than 80 AIM IPOs, more than 50 Main Market IPOs, and more than 45 Takeover Code advisory mandates since founding.

The business model is professional services fee-based: revenue is generated through advisory fees on corporate finance mandates, structured as one-time transaction fees on IPOs, takeovers, and restructurings, combined with ongoing advisory engagements for listed-company clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a per-engagement basis. The go-to-market is direct and relationship-led, with engagement routed through face-to-face meetings, email, and telephone with company boards, management teams, and institutional contacts; outreach is amplified via a modest organic social presence on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

Name

Beaumont Cornish

Legal name

Beaumont Cornish Limited

Website

https://beaumontcornish.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beaumont Cornish is an FCA-authorised UK investment banking advisory firm, founded in 1998, that acts as Nominated Adviser, Sponsor, and Corporate Adviser to UK and international companies across AIM, the Main Market, and AQSE Growth Market, with a specialisation in natural resources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking Advisory

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capital Raising Advisory (Equity & Equity-Linked) (FSAEAGAC), Equity Capital Markets Advisory (Equity Issuance Strategy & Readiness) (FSACAAAI), Corporate Strategy Advisory (BPAHADAA)

Keywords

• Investment banking advisory
• Corporate finance advisory
• IPO advisory services
• M&A advisory
• Nominated Adviser services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advisory Fees: Beaumont Cornish generates revenue through professional advisory fees for corporate finance services including IPOs, flotations, transaction management, and ongoing regulatory advisory mandates for listed companies. Fees are likely structured as one-time transaction fees and/or recurring retainer arrangements for continuous advisory relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Beaumont Cornish is an independent corporate finance advisory firm that advises companies on accessing London-based capital markets. Its core offering spans Main Market Sponsor and Standard Listing advisory, AIM Nominated Adviser (Nomad) services, AQSE Growth Market Corporate Adviser services, and Takeover Code/M&A advisory. The firm supports clients through IPOs, flotations, ongoing regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions including takeovers, mergers, rights issues, and restructuring.

Product overview

Beaumont Cornish offers a unified suite of investment banking advisory services for companies seeking access to UK capital markets. The core offering consists of regulatory advisory services across multiple London Stock Exchange markets: Main Market Premium and Standard Listings, AIM (acting as Nominated Adviser/Nomad), and AQSE Growth Market (acting as Corporate Adviser). Additional services include Takeover Code/M&A advisory for both offerors and offerees, transaction management for corporate actions, and corporate broker services. The AIM Fast Track Flotations service specifically targets overseas companies (particularly ASX-listed) seeking expedited entry to AIM. All services are delivered by a professional team from accountancy, finance, and legal backgrounds with hands-on experience in publicly quoted companies.

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Products and services

• Main Market - Premium Advisory FCA-approved sponsor services for IPOs, prospectuses, and Class 1 acquisitions and disposals for Premium Listed companies on the Main Market. For companies pursuing a Premium Listing on the London Stock Exchange.
• Main Market - Standard Listing Advisory Advisory services for Standard Listings on the Main Market including Shells, RTOs, and straight admissions, with expertise in prospectus approval processes. For companies seeking standard (non-premium) admission to the London Stock Exchange Main Market.
• AIM Advisory Services Nominated Adviser (Nomad) services for AIM flotations, transactions, and ongoing compliance. The firm has brought approximately 80 companies to AIM since founding. For companies seeking admission to the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange.
• AQSE Growth Market Advisory Corporate Adviser services for the AQSE Growth Market, including bringing focused companies to market and advising on transactions and continuing obligations. For companies seeking admission to the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market.
• Takeover Code / M&A Advisory Advisory services for both Offerors and Offerees on public takeovers and mergers subject to the Takeover Code. For publicly listed companies engaged in M&A transactions.
• Transaction Management Advisory on all types of corporate transactions including public takeovers, disposals, mergers, rights issues, open offers, and corporate restructuring. For listed and pre-listing companies undertaking significant corporate actions.
• Corporate Broker Services Corporate Broker services for AIM and Main Market Companies, with preference to work with established sector-specialized brokers for significant capital raisings. For listed companies on AIM and Main Market.
• AIM Fast Track Flotations Expedited AIM listing services particularly for overseas companies, especially those listed on ASX, seeking admission to the AIM Market. For international companies seeking faster-track London listings.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Canaccord Genuity: Global investment bank with a strong UK small/mid-cap advisory and equity capital markets franchise across AIM and Main Market. Overlaps with Beaumont Cornish on small/mid-cap UK IPO advisory but operates at meaningfully larger scale.
• Peel Hunt: Larger UK mid-market investment bank offering integrated research, sales, advisory, and broking across AIM and Main Market. A broader incumbent competitor with overlapping capabilities to Beaumont Cornish but significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Cenkos Securities: Specialist UK smaller companies Nomad and corporate broker operating across AIM and Main Market. A direct competitor to Beaumont Cornish for small-cap IPO mandates and ongoing advisory work.
• Panmure Liberum: London-based mid-market broker and Nomad providing AIM and Main Market advisory, equity research, and corporate broking. A direct competitor to Beaumont Cornish for small and mid-cap IPO and ongoing advisory mandates across UK markets.
• Allenby Capital: London-based boutique corporate finance adviser and Nomad focused on small-cap UK companies. Comparable in scale and service mix to Beaumont Cornish, particularly for AIM advisory.
• WH Ireland: UK wealth manager and corporate advisory house offering Nomad and broking services to AIM and Main Market companies. Competes with Beaumont Cornish for small-cap IPO and advisory mandates.
• Zeus Capital: London-based independent corporate finance adviser focused on small and mid-cap UK companies across AIM and Main Market, with sector specialisms including natural resources — directly comparable to Beaumont Cornish's profile.
• Shore Capital: UK-focused independent investment bank and corporate broker with Nomad and broking capabilities across AIM and Main Market. Directly comparable to Beaumont Cornish in its mid-market advisory and equity capital markets focus.
• Hybridan: Small-cap UK corporate finance adviser and Nomad on AIM. Competes directly with Beaumont Cornish for smaller IPO and transaction management mandates in the UK small-cap market.
• Novum Securities: London-based broker and corporate adviser serving small and mid-cap companies, including natural resources listings on AIM. Directly comparable to Beaumont Cornish in target clients and service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BeaumontCornish
• Facebookfacebook.com/Beaumont-Cornish-Limited-145340692678858
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company-beta/11141258

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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