Newstead Capital

Newstead Capital Limited is an FCA-authorised investment manager (full scope AIFM) specialising in asset-backed direct lending strategies. The firm offers management and advisory services to institutional investors, providing investment solutions that access private and specialist markets to generate enhanced income. Since 2014, the Newstead team has acquired and securitised more than £3 billion of consumer and SME loans, invoice receivables and development loans across the UK and the United States. Their investment approach combines disciplined underwriting, careful credit selection and active risk management to identify opportunities often underserved by traditional lenders. The firm focuses on illiquid markets that can offer attractive risk-adjusted returns, low correlation with traditional assets and strong downside protection.