Jason PurcellCEO and Co-founder

Jason Purcell

Sector Specialisation

Internet and digital media, Software, IT, Managed Services and Ecommerce

Jason co-founded FirstCapital in 1999, and has over 19 years experience in analysing and advising companies on their business and funding strategies. He has led numerous successful transactions throughout his career including, in the recent past, Glasses Direct, Multimap, Texperts, Helveta, Everyclick, Reevoo, Ranier, Smart 421 and AIM Group. He is also on the advisory board for Imperial Innovations.

Prior to founding FirstCapital, Jason was a Director of Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS), where he worked on numerous international capital markets deals, established the subcontinent desk in London, and was instrumental in setting up operations in India and Pakistan in the early 90s. Previously, he was a number 1 ranked equity analyst with Smith New Court based in Hong Kong. Jason is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and has a BA and MA in Management Studies and Physics from Cambridge University.

Contact Jason

Call +44 (0)20 8563 1563
Email jason@firstcapital.co.uk

Best Ever Holiday Destination

Trekking around South America for a year.

Favourite Past-Time

I enjoy watching and playing all sport but am particularly keen on skiing, karate and taking part in triathlons.

Favourite Way To Spend A Saturday Afternoon

Watching Chelsea F.C. win.

Past Achievement I Am Most Proud Of

I have three fantastic children.

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What Our Clients Say

“FirstCapital came highly recommended by our chairman who had worked with them previously and I was very impressed from the outset with their people and approach. They conducted a robust evaluation of i2O’s potential and their clear understanding of the needs and expectations of VCs resulted in us making key changes that not only strengthened the business for the longer-term but also made it a more attractive proposition to potential investors.”

Adam Kingdon, co-founder and Managing Director i2O Water

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Highlighted Deals

Glasses Direct
£10mn Series B round Action Index Hightland

i2O
£4.2mn Series A round