Umbra Capital Partners is a
 private   modern   aligned  merchant bank, advising, improving and investing in mid-market companies.

From its humble origins in the mercati (market places) of medieval Italy, where commodity merchants traded from their banci (benches) in cloth and grain, merchant banking has evolved over the centuries. Its activities widened and powerful family-owned merchant banks were established in the late 18th and 19th centuries, many of which remain famous names today, such as the French-English Rothschild family and the Baring brothers in London.

The growth of merchant banking continued into the 20th century, both in Europe and the US. In the years leading up to the Millennium, many smaller firms were merged into larger banks and corporations. No one could have predicted the sudden demise of the even most established merchant banks that was to come.

Today, a modern version of the merchant bank has begun to emerge, with the traditional model reimagined for the 21st century with a contemporary twist. Modern merchant banks like Umbra can offer a much wider array of activities than our predecessors, while appealing to discerning investors, funds and companies with our differentiated model and fintech approach.