WoodPoint Capital manages a series of specialist investment funds.
WoodPoint Capital is a specialist alternative investment firm responsible for assets across private equity, real estate, real assets and hedge funds. We focus on providing our institutional and qualified clients access to global investment opportunities in these asset classes. We realize potential in private markets by financing and developing great companies, sought-after real estate and essential infrastructure.
Our Awesome Team

Steve Jobless
Co-Head of Property
Steve Jobless is responsible for the implementation of the strategy and objectives as set by the Board, ensuring that WoodPoint Capitals is operating in accordance with the stated strategies, policies and regulations.

Janine Styles
Co-Head of Property
Janine Styles is responsible for the implementation of the strategy and objectives as set by the Board, ensuring that WoodPoint Capitals is operating in accordance with the stated strategies, policies and regulations.

Pete Harrison
Co-Head of Property
Pete Harrison is responsible for the implementation of the strategy and objectives as set by the Board, ensuring that WoodPoint Capitals is operating in accordance with the stated strategies, policies and regulations.

Sam Armstrong
Co-Head of Property
Sam Armstrong is responsible for the implementation of the strategy and objectives as set by the Board, ensuring that WoodPoint Capitals is operating in accordance with the stated strategies, policies and regulations.
Investing in private markets
Private markets are valued as an attractive means to diversify a portfolio and achieve enhanced long-term return potential. In these markets, experience, investment insight and access are key.
What is private equity?
In financial terms, private equity generally refers to equity-related finance designed to bring about positive change in a company, such as:
- Growing a new business
- Bringing about operational change
- Financing an acquisition
- Taking a public company private
Because private equity returns are achieved through operational improvements and financial restructuring, the experience and leadership ability of the private equity manager are paramount.
Public Equity vs Private Equity
- Public information
- Passive investors
- Quarterly earnings focus
- Traditional incentive structures (options, restricted stock grants)
Private Equity:
- Use private information to reach decision
- Investors as operators
- Multi-year strategic planning
- Ability to retain entrepreneurs and attract skilled managers through equity participation
When would a company seek private equity investment?
- Venture capital. Seed money and funding for start-up and early-stage companies.
- Development, expansion or growth capital. An investment to help mature companies bring a new product to market, invest in a new plant or acquire a company.
- Buyout capital. Funding used to purchase an existing company or one of its divisions.
- Mezzanine (subordinated) debt. Debt financing used in a buyout.
- Restructuring capital. Capital infusion for distressed companies undergoing financial or operational reorganization.