Edward Catchpole

Chief Investment Officer @ UCEA - Family Office Group

About

Edward Catchpole is Chief Investment Officer of UCEA Capital Partners Ltd, where he leads a structured private markets investment platform deploying capital across venture, growth, and special situations opportunities. He is responsible for defining and executing the firm’s capital allocation strategy, overseeing the full investment lifecycle from origination and underwriting through to Investment Committee approval, execution, and portfolio management. UCEA operates a disciplined co-investment model, partnering with family offices and institutional investors to access curated opportunities across Europe, the United States, and selected international markets. The platform combines rigorous governance, structured deal processes, and investor alignment to deliver risk-adjusted returns across a diversified opportunity set. Edward has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, investment structuring, and strategic advisory. Prior to UCEA, he spent nine years at Ernst & Young, advising on transactions, financial strategy, and cross-border engagements. His focus is on building a repeatable and institutionalised investment framework, with emphasis on: Portfolio construction and deployment pacing Investment Committee governance and decision discipline Co-investment structuring and capital syndication Risk management and downside protection He works closely with principals, co-investors, and operating partners to ensure alignment across the investment lifecycle.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Leatherhead

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Financial Reporting, Risk Management, Management, Market Research, Analysis, Tax, Business Planning, Financial Services, Translation, English, Entrepreneurship, Brazilian Portuguese, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Training

Experience

Chief Investment Officer

UCEA - Family Office Group

2023-8 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Mayfair, London

Lead the firm’s private markets investment strategy across venture, growth, and special situations Chair and oversee the Investment Committee process, including stage-gate governance, underwriting standards, and approval frameworks Direct end-to-end transaction execution, including structuring, due diligence, and capital deployment Manage co-investment partnerships with family offices and institutional investors across multiple jurisdictions Oversee portfolio construction, balancing return objectives with liquidity constraints and risk exposure Implement institutional-grade governance, reporting, and capital allocation frameworks Act as primary interface with principals, investors, and senior stakeholders

Head of Corporate Finance

UCEA - Family Office Group

2021-6 - 2023-9 · 2 yrs 4 mos

London, England, United Kingdom

I developed and communicated the UCEA Group’s investment strategy and policies, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. I contributed to overall corporate strategy while managing and developing a high-performing investment team. I supervised and oversaw the full investment process, establishing robust systems and controls to ensure adherence to defined policies and governance standards. My responsibilities included making key decisions on asset allocation, selecting and overseeing external fund managers and advisory board members, and managing risk across portfolios to safeguard performance and long-term value creation.