What Orana Corporate LLP does

Orana Corporate LLP is a London-based limited liability partnership providing corporate finance advisory, outsourced accounting, and company secretarial services to high-growth, founder-led and institutionally backed companies, primarily those listed or preparing to list on the UK's AIM, Aquis (AQSE) and Main Market exchanges. Founded in 2013 and operating from Eccleston Yards in Central London, the firm is FCA-regulated as an appointed representative of Ragnar Capital Partners LLP (FRN 593052) and is an approved Aquis Corporate Advisor. The practice has executed more than fifteen corporate transactions since 2020, including IPOs (Helix Exploration, Graft Polymer, Bens Creek), secondary fundraises, reverse takeovers and dual listings spanning AIM, AQSE, TSX and LSE.

The firm's core offerings sit across two integrated service lines. Corporate Services cover outsourced accounting and financial management, transaction support, company secretarial and project-specific work, while Corporate Finance covers strategic advisory, public market advisory, M&A and transaction execution, equity capital services, SEIS/EIS advisory, R&D tax credits and capital markets activity delivered through its Ragnar relationship. Revenue is generated entirely on a professional services and transaction-fee basis from Eligible Counterparties and Professional clients under FCA COBS 3.5-3.6, with no proprietary technology platform or retail-facing products. The team comprises chartered accountants and FINSIA-accredited corporate finance professionals with backgrounds at PwC, EY, Rothschild, Cantor Fitzgerald, finnCap, RBC, BDO and Stifel, and the firm is led by Partner Charlie Wood and a senior group of Directors covering operations, broking and company secretarial.

Orana positions itself as a partner-led, agile alternative to bulge-bracket advisers for small and lower mid-cap listed companies, with an international network spanning Europe, Africa, the United States, Australia and Asia. Named enterprise clients include Helix Exploration Plc, Block Energy Plc, Smarttech247 Group plc and Zipa Precious Metals PLC, with sector coverage spanning natural resources, technology, life sciences, healthcare and cybersecurity. The firm operates exclusively with institutional and professional counterparties, holds FCA-authorised appointed representative status, and maintains worldwide professional indemnity coverage through Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality.

Name

Orana Corporate LLP

Legal name

Orana Corporate LLP

Website

https://oranacorp.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orana Corporate LLP is a London-based FCA-regulated corporate finance boutique providing accounting, company secretarial, capital markets and advisory services to AIM, AQSE and Main Market listed companies across natural resources, technology, healthcare and cybersecurity sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Finance Advisory

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-Side & Sell-Side) (BPAHAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industry-Specialist / Sector-Focused M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAJ), Transaction Services (Financial, Tax & Commercial Due Diligence) (BPAHAOAB), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG), Due Diligence Advisory (Commercial/Financial/Operational) (BPAHADAE)

Keywords

• Corporate finance advisory
• Outsourced accounting services
• Company secretarial services
• Capital markets advisory
• IPO and listing advisory

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Finance Advisory: Advisory fees for strategic advisory, public market advisory, M&A transaction support, and equity deal structuring. Services provided to high-growth companies seeking capital markets access, listings, and strategic transactions.
2. Accounting & Financial Management Services: Outsourced accounting services including bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts, financial statement preparation, and audit liaison. Provides CFO solutions to AIM-listed and early-stage companies.
3. Company Secretarial Services: Company secretarial services to private, public and listed companies including board meeting coordination, filings, corporate governance advice, and annual report preparation.
4. Capital Markets & Brokerage: Equity market financing solutions through Authorised Representative status of Ragnar Capital LLP, supporting clients across private and public markets with tailored funding outcomes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Orana Corporate LLP provides corporate finance advisory, outsourced accounting and financial management, and company secretarial services to high-growth, founder-led and institutionally backed companies, with particular focus on listed and pre-listing issuers across AIM, AQSE and Main Market. Services span IPO execution, secondary fundraises, M&A advisory, transaction due diligence, outsourced CFO solutions, IFRS conversion, regulatory compliance, and equity market financing delivered as an appointed representative of Ragnar Capital Partners LLP.

Product overview

Orana Corporate LLP is a financial advisory and corporate services firm offering a unified suite of professional services rather than a technology product platform. The core service portfolio comprises Corporate Services (Accounting & Financial Management, Transaction Services, Company Secretarial, Project Specific support) and Corporate Finance advisory (Strategic Advisory, Public Market Advisory, M&A Support, Equity Services, SEIS & EIS, R&D Tax Credits, Aquis Corporate Advisor, and Capital Markets). These services are delivered as integrated, complementary offerings to support clients through the full business lifecycle from early-stage growth through public listing and M&A execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accounting & Financial Management Fully outsourced accounting service including bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts, financial statement preparation, and auditor liaison for half-year and year-end reporting, delivered to listed and growth companies.
• Transaction Services Due diligence management for acquisitions, divestitures, IPOs, and reverse takeover (RTO) transactions, including establishment and sourcing of company shell structures.
• Company Secretarial Services Company secretarial services for private, public and listed companies including board meeting coordination, statutory compliance, UK Companies Act and London Stock Exchange regulatory filings, Annual Report preparation, AGM attendance, and share register management.
• Strategic Advisory Board and shareholder advisory on value optimisation, business planning, governance, and structuring solutions to support sustainable growth and capital access.
• Public Market Advisory Guidance through AIM, AQSE and Main Market listing processes, reverse takeovers, and ongoing market obligations in coordination with NOMADs, brokers, legal counsel and auditors.
• M&A and Transaction Support End-to-end execution support on acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and restructurings, either as lead adviser or coordinating with existing legal and tax advisers.
• Equity Capital Services Deal structuring, pitch presentation and sourcing of early-stage and development capital through a network of institutions, family offices and sophisticated investors.
• SEIS & EIS Advisory Assistance with Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme and Enterprise Investment Scheme preparation, offering potential tax-efficient benefits to UK investors in return for investment in small and early-stage start-up businesses.
• R&D Tax Credits Eligibility assessment and application preparation for Research and Development tax credits, a government incentive for UK companies investing in innovation.
• Aquis Corporate Advisor Approved Aquis Corporate Advisor for companies considering joining the AQSE Growth Market, including application preparation, suitability assessment, and ongoing Rule navigation support.
• Capital Markets Equity market financing solutions across both private and public markets through Authorised Representative status of Ragnar Capital LLP, supporting clients across multiple sectors with tailored equity or debt funding.
• Outsourced CFO Services Outsourced Chief Financial Officer solutions for AIM-listed and early-stage companies, supporting financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15 corporate transactions since 2020 across AIM, AQSE, TSX, LSE
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialitycoreOthersProfessional indemnity insurer providing worldwide coverage as required by ICAEW and FCA regulations. Contact via insurance brokers BMS Group, One America Square, London EC3N 2LS.
• BMS GroupsupportOthersInsurance brokers facilitating professional indemnity coverage with Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality for Orana's regulatory compliance requirements.
• Aquis Stock ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrana is an approved Aquis Corporate Advisor for companies considering application to join the AQSE Growth Market. Corporate Advisers play a key role in preparing applications, assessing suitability, and providing ongoing advice once companies are admitted.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Panmure Liberum: London-based mid-market corporate finance adviser and broker with deep AIM and Main Market franchise, providing M&A advisory, equity capital markets and NOMAD services directly overlapping with Orana's listed-company advisory offering.
• Novum Securities: UK corporate finance and broking firm focused on smaller-quoted companies on AIM and the Main Market, providing equity placing, M&A and NOMAD-adjacent services.
• Allenby Capital: London-based corporate finance adviser specialising in small and mid-cap UK companies, offering IPO advisory, secondary fundraises and M&A — comparable in scale and target-issuer profile to Orana.
• Zeus Capital: Independent UK corporate finance adviser to growth and mid-market companies, with strong small-cap and natural resources sector coverage overlapping with Orana's natural resources and AIM client base.
• Hybridan: Boutique UK corporate finance adviser and corporate broker focused exclusively on small-cap and growth company advisory, IPOs and secondary placings — directly comparable scale and mandate profile to Orana.
• Cenkos Securities: UK small-cap specialist corporate finance and stockbroking firm focused on AIM and Main Market companies, providing advisory, broking and placing services — a close functional peer for Orana's capital markets activity.
• WH Ireland: UK wealth management and corporate advisory group with a dedicated small-cap corporate broking and advisory desk serving AIM-listed growth companies across natural resources, healthcare and technology.
• finnCap (now part of Cavendish Securities): UK small and mid-cap advisory firm with one of the largest AIM-focused franchises, providing corporate finance, broking and research — overlapping directly with Orana's AIM advisory and capital raising services.
• Strand Hanson: London-based independent corporate finance adviser to small and mid-cap companies, providing M&A, IPO and capital markets advice — closely comparable in target client segment to Orana.
• Shard Capital Partners: London-based investment group with a corporate advisory and broking division serving AIM and Main Market small-cap issuers, including capital raises and M&A — functionally comparable to Orana's listed-company advisory offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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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