Nick Evans
Fondateur chez Welcome To The Fold Ltd.
Profil
Nick is a Managing Partner and member of the founding team at Active.
He is responsible for overseeing investment decisions, leading the direction and growth of the firm, and supporting portfolio companies through his various board roles.
Nick has over 20 years leadership experience building high-growth businesses across several consumer categories.
He was the driving force behind Active’s involvement in Rapha, where he has been Chairman since 2006 and was Chairman of Leon Restaurants between 2008-2016.
Nick is currently Chairman at Finisterre and Context Travel, and Non-Executive Director at The Fold, TravelLocal and Subdial.
Prior to Active, Nick held several leadership positions including CEO at MW Group in London (consisting of Mappin & Webb, Watches of Switzerland and TM Sutton) which he successfully returned to profitability and sold, UK Managing Partner for Mitiska NV and Partner at Net Fund Europe, a £70m private equity fund established by Mitiska.
He started his career at Bain & Company in London, Hong Kong, San Francisco and Paris.
Nick holds an MBA from INSEAD and is an active angel investor, mainly in the consumer sector.
Postes actifs de Nick Evans
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Active Partners Investments LLP
 Active Partners Investments LLP Investment ManagersFinance Active Partners Investments LLP (Active Partners Investments) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Spencer J. Skinner. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Private Equity Investor | 05/08/2010 |
Welcome To The Fold Ltd.
 Welcome To The Fold Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Welcome To The Fold Ltd. sells formal wear online and through its showroom. Its products include dresses, jackets and coats, tops and shirts, skirts, trousers, and accessories. The company was founded by Nick Evans and Polly McMaster in 2012 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Fondateur | 01/01/2012 |
Rapha Racing Ltd.
 Rapha Racing Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Rapha Racing Ltd. designs and manufactures cycling clothes and accessories. Its products include jackets, jerseys and base layers, shirts, shorts and trousers, team apparel, hats and caps, gloves, accessories, luggage and skincare. The firm also offers clothing collections for training and racing, city riding, women, and cylocross. The company was founded by Simon Mottram and Luke Scheybeler in 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Président | 01/01/2006 |
Finisterre UK Ltd.
 Finisterre UK Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Finisterre UK Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells clothing for men and women. It offers designs functional and sustainable products. The firm’s products include outerwear, knitwear, sweats and hoodies, shirts, dresses and skirts, bags, hats, socks and gear. The company was founded by Tom Kay in 2003 and is headquartered in St Agnes, the United Kingdom. | Président | 01/12/2014 |
Context Walks LLC
 Context Walks LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Context Walks LLC operates as scholar-led walking tours organizers. It arranges group and private walking tours in English throughout the world. The firm operates a network of scholars and specialists in disciplines including archaeology, art history, cuisine, urban planning, history, environmental science and classics. The company was founded by Paul Bennett and Lani Bevacqua in 2003 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA | Président | 01/09/2017 |
SBDL Ltd.
 SBDL Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade SBDL Ltd. is a British company founded in 2017 that provides a platform for buying and selling goods. The company is based in London, UK. The company's platform, Subdial, offers a quick, simple, and transparent way to sell items. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/12/2021 |
TravelLocal Ltd.
 TravelLocal Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services TravelLocal Ltd. engages in the provision of travel and booking information online. It helps to book tailor-made holiday with a selected local travel firm. The company was founded by Tom Stapleton and Huw Owen in 2012 and is headquartered in Bristol, the United Kingdom. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/08/2018 |
Anciens postes connus de Nick Evans
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
LEON Restaurants Ltd.
 LEON Restaurants Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Leon Restaurants Ltd. operates a chain of restaurants. It offers breakfast, all-day, kids, coffee, and drinks menu. The company was founded by John Alexander Vincent, Henry Dimbleby, and Allegra McEvedy in 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Président | 01/06/2021 |
Honest Burgers Ltd.
 Honest Burgers Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Honest Burgers Ltd. operates a chain of restaurants. The firm offers burgers, smoked bacon, scotch bonnet bacon smoked Applewood cheddar, and Tandoori rubbed beef. Its offerings are similar to evening burgers but are served in a muffin and include more traditional breakfast items including egg and bacon. The company was founded by Tom Barton, Philip Eeles, and Dorian Waite in 2011 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/07/2018 |
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Formation de Nick Evans
| University of Cambridge | Undergraduate Degree |
| INSEAD | Graduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 10 |
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Active Partners Investments LLP
Active Partners Investments LLP Investment ManagersFinance Active Partners Investments LLP (Active Partners Investments) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Spencer J. Skinner. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Finance |
LEON Restaurants Ltd.
LEON Restaurants Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Leon Restaurants Ltd. operates a chain of restaurants. It offers breakfast, all-day, kids, coffee, and drinks menu. The company was founded by John Alexander Vincent, Henry Dimbleby, and Allegra McEvedy in 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Rapha Racing Ltd.
Rapha Racing Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Rapha Racing Ltd. designs and manufactures cycling clothes and accessories. Its products include jackets, jerseys and base layers, shirts, shorts and trousers, team apparel, hats and caps, gloves, accessories, luggage and skincare. The firm also offers clothing collections for training and racing, city riding, women, and cylocross. The company was founded by Simon Mottram and Luke Scheybeler in 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Context Walks LLC
Context Walks LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Context Walks LLC operates as scholar-led walking tours organizers. It arranges group and private walking tours in English throughout the world. The firm operates a network of scholars and specialists in disciplines including archaeology, art history, cuisine, urban planning, history, environmental science and classics. The company was founded by Paul Bennett and Lani Bevacqua in 2003 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA | Consumer Services |
Honest Burgers Ltd.
Honest Burgers Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Honest Burgers Ltd. operates a chain of restaurants. The firm offers burgers, smoked bacon, scotch bonnet bacon smoked Applewood cheddar, and Tandoori rubbed beef. Its offerings are similar to evening burgers but are served in a muffin and include more traditional breakfast items including egg and bacon. The company was founded by Tom Barton, Philip Eeles, and Dorian Waite in 2011 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Welcome To The Fold Ltd.
Welcome To The Fold Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Welcome To The Fold Ltd. sells formal wear online and through its showroom. Its products include dresses, jackets and coats, tops and shirts, skirts, trousers, and accessories. The company was founded by Nick Evans and Polly McMaster in 2012 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Finisterre UK Ltd.
Finisterre UK Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Finisterre UK Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells clothing for men and women. It offers designs functional and sustainable products. The firm’s products include outerwear, knitwear, sweats and hoodies, shirts, dresses and skirts, bags, hats, socks and gear. The company was founded by Tom Kay in 2003 and is headquartered in St Agnes, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Non-Durables |
TravelLocal Ltd.
TravelLocal Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services TravelLocal Ltd. engages in the provision of travel and booking information online. It helps to book tailor-made holiday with a selected local travel firm. The company was founded by Tom Stapleton and Huw Owen in 2012 and is headquartered in Bristol, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Evans Cycles Ltd.
 Evans Cycles Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Evans Cycles Ltd. operates cycling stores that provide a range of products including bikes, electric bikes, apparel, and accessories. The company is based in Shirebrook, UK. The British company was founded in 1921 by Frederick W. Evans. | Retail Trade |
SBDL Ltd.
SBDL Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade SBDL Ltd. is a British company founded in 2017 that provides a platform for buying and selling goods. The company is based in London, UK. The company's platform, Subdial, offers a quick, simple, and transparent way to sell items. | Retail Trade |