Nick Atherton

Career

After seventeen years advising mid-market private business owners on raising growth capital and preparing and executing exit strategies, Nick now focuses on managing his own diverse investment portfolio, mentoring early-stage ventures, and serving as a non-executive director within his holdings.

Morphose Capital Partners Logo
2008 - 2025

Founder and Non-Exec Director

Morphose Capital Partners

Founded Morphose in 2008 to advise private business owners in the mid-market on raising growth capital and preparing and executing exit strategies. Focused on insurance, facilities management and technology. The firm works quietly, values discretion, and has completed about 75 transactions over seventeen years. Nick has personally advised on 25-30 exits, typically £10-30 million, with clients across the UK, US, Europe and Asia.

75+ Transactions
17 Years Experience
Infinitesima Logo
2022

Director

Infinitesima Limited · Part-time

Supported the CEO and Chairman on three major funding rounds, securing £40m investment from strategic investors in the US, Korea, and Japan.

£40M Funding
Global Scope
Panacea Brokers Logo
2025 - Current

Director

Panacea Brokers · Part-time

Director (London). Nick leads overall strategy and growth at Panacea Brokers Ltd, a UK brokerage focused on private-client insurance. He oversees key insurer relationships, high-net-worth client advisory, and day-to-day operations alongside John Silcock.

Current Status
Insurance Sector
Hospitaliti Logo
2024

Investment Director

Hospitaliti · Part-time

Led successful angel and seed rounds with CEO and Advisory Board, securing strategic investors in hospitality sector.

Angel Stage
HospTech Sector
FA Bio Logo
2022

Board Observer

FA Bio · Part-time

Supported the CEO and Chairman in a Series A funding round in 2024, securing 3 major strategic clean tech investors in a £5m raise.

£5M Series A
Clean Tech Sector
Redrice Ventures Logo
2021

LP

Redrice Ventures

Limited Partner investment in early-stage venture capital fund focused on technology and innovation sectors.

VC Fund Type
Tech Focus