Rathbones Group Plc

Institutional Investor England, United Kingdom ·Founded 1742

Overview

Rathbones Group Plc is a UK-based investment management company providing personalized investment services to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Established in 1742, the company offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, tax and trust services, and banking services. Rathbones is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. As of June 2025, the company manages assets totaling £109.0 billion. In April 2023, Rathbones agreed to acquire Investec's wealth and investment businesses in the UK and Channel Islands for £839 million, excluding Investec Bank (Switzerland) and Investec International wealth business. The current CEO is Jonathan Sorrell, who joined the company in July 2025. Rathbones is committed to responsible investing and offers ethical investment services through Rathbone Greenbank Investments. The company also supports charitable causes through the Rathbones Group Foundation, focusing on charities that assist at-risk and vulnerable youths.

Investment Focus

  • Minimum investment of £1 million
  • Focus on growth, buyout, and distressed stages
  • Interest in ethical and sustainable investments
  • Geographical focus on the United Kingdom, Jersey, and select international markets
  • Preference for investments in financial services, asset management, and related industries

Portfolio Companies

Speirs and JeffreySaunderson HouseInvestec Wealth & Investment (UK)

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Frequently asked questions about Rathbones Group Plc

What sectors does Rathbones Group Plc invest in?

Rathbones Group Plc invests in Financial Services, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Asset Management, Wealth Management and Investment Management, and is based in England, United Kingdom. Rathbones Group Plc is listed as a institutional investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Rathbones Group Plc invest at?

Rathbones Group Plc backs companies at Growth, Buyout and Distressed, writing cheques of 1M - 500M.

Which regions does Rathbones Group Plc invest in?

Rathbones Group Plc invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.

What companies has Rathbones Group Plc invested in?

Rathbones Group Plc's portfolio includes Speirs and Jeffrey, Saunderson House and Investec Wealth & Investment (UK).

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