Investing to achieve a better future

Rainbow Capital is a private investment company that aims to create and preserve wealth, value and opportunity for its members

We invest across all global asset classes but especially in public and private equity, and insurance

  • We invest in a range of single stocks, closed and open funds. We look to invest in high quality businesses that can sustain a high return on capital over the long term

  • We invest in a number of Lloyds Syndicates as well as the Polar Capital Global Insurance Fund. Our FAL (“Funds at Lloyds”) vehicle has access to underwriting capacity on a number of highly rated syndicates

  • We hold positions in private businesses that have the potential for significant out-performance. We have a significant position in SpaceX

Funds under Management total £12 million with credit facilities that extend upto £30 million

Investment Philosophy

  • Maximise total return over the long term

  • Invest in real businesses that are exceptional in their space and produce significant returns on equity

  • Favour exchange traded assets that are deeply liquid

  • Accept volatility

  • Use leverage where possible and when justified

  • Diversify by geography, industry, manager and platform

  • Be aware of macro context

Team

  • Andrew Williams

    Chief Executive

    Andrew formed Rainbow Capital in 1995. He studied History and Politics at Leeds University before training as a chartered accountant with Arthur Andersen. He grew a consultancy business based around the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. He developed then sold £20m of real estate assets under the Rainbow Capital brand. He plays football, tennis, piano, guitar and chess and is a season ticket holder at Liverpool FC

  • Tom Hudson

    Director

    Tom has worked alongside Andrew at Rainbow Capital since 2020 and masterminded the £20m sale of the company’s real estate assets. He graduated with a First in Real Estate Finance from Oxford. He also runs his own real estate advisory and management consultancy, TGH Real Estate, advising numerous landlords to optimise their property portfolios

Advisors

  • LGT

  • Argenta

  • Robinson Price

  • Gunner Cooke

History

  • 1995

    Rainbow Capital formed by Andrew Williams as a property investment company and buy-to-let landlord and buys its first six properties for rent in London. FUM = £1m

  • 2008

    Develops “multishare” business model renting houses and flats by the room to young people at an affordable price. Buys nine more properties. FUM = £10m

  • 2016

    Rainbow Capital Property Partnership formed as Matthew Read joins as Partner, injecting new capital for largest acquisitions yet. Portfolio expands to 24 properties. Number of tenants peaks at 125. FUM = £18m

  • 2019 - 2024

    Partnership incorporates to form Rainbow Capital Property Ltd. Investment in global equities and private credit. Tom Hudson becomes investment advisor. Real estate portfolio sold to international investors. FUM peaks at £23m.

    Acquisition of Helios III LLV Ltd to commence £4m Funds at Lloyds insurance business

Helios III LLV Ltd

In 2024 we acquired a Lloyds NameCo - Helios III LLV Ltd - to provide funds at Lloyds to underwrite £4m of Premium Income Limit.

We underwrite risks in property, casualty, marine and reinsurance.

This business is attractive because it achieves “double use” of a portion of our assets and the regulatory capital requirement has in-built leverage through diversification credit.