Our Vision

We are building a dynamic, multi-disciplinary network of high-performing property businesses, each led by exceptional, talented, passionate founders and executives. Through tailored investment and strategic guidance, we empower these businesses to scale efficiently, maximise their potential, and drive long-term success in today's evolving marketplace.

Through the combination of capital with deep industry knowledge and as seasoned entrepreneurs we don't just invest, we partner with ambitious leaders to accelerate their growth and create lasting value across the sector.

Strategy

Rockvest partners with ambitious growth-stage companies, providing not just capital but the strategic expertise and hands-on support needed to scale. We collaborate with ownership and management teams to unlock their full potential, leveraging our experience and network to seize opportunities and drive sustainable growth.

Early-Stage Growth Companies

Ticket size £0.5m - £10m (equity injections)
Influential minority stake of 20 – 50%
MBI / MBO considered

Clear Strategy

Companies with an articulated roadmap for top-line and margin growth
Clear point of difference
Disruptor companies

Development Capital

Working capital or fixed asset investments
Cornerstone acquisitions for sub-sector consolidation

Investment Areas

Real estate agency / brokers
Surveyors
Mortgage / insurance brokers

Our Founders

Our four founders bring extensive industry experience, having already played a pivotal role in the growth of one of the UK's fastest-expanding brokerage firms.

Harry Hill

Founder

Former CEO of Countrywide and chairman of Rightmove, Harry brings extensive expertise of the property industry.

Mark Holyoake

Founder

For 25 years investing in both private and public companies in the real estate and food sectors Mark continues to seek great businesses to back and grow.

Kenny Bruce

Founder

Co-founder of Purplebricks, Kenny leads our commercial strategy and partnership development initiatives.

Lee Camfield

Founder

Having sat on the Boards of PLCs and start-up companies Lee brings a wealth of operational and finance experience.

Our Investments

The founders of Rockvest have a proven track record of investing in numerous successful businesses, equipping them with the expertise to drive significant value in the future.

With over 30 years of experience, Mark has invested in a diverse portfolio of developments, spanning high-end single and multi-unit residential projects across prime central London to the comprehensive refurbishment and transformation of office buildings into contemporary mixed-use assets, maximising value. As the real estate landscape continues to evolve, Mark continues to seek out opportunities for successful development in London and beyond.

Further to acquiring 100% of the equity in 2009 Mark and Lee led the transformation of a longstanding international food group. Under their guidance the group with sales of €500M across 8 countries saw a tenfold profit increase and successful Nasdaq public market listing in 2016.

Backed by Hambros plc, Harry drove the creation of Countrywide into the largest property services company in the world, leading to the ultimate sale for £1bn.

Kenny founded and launched Purplebricks in 2012, rapidly scaling it into the UK's fastest-growing estate agency. Following a successful IPO in 2016, the company reached a market capitalisation of over £1 billion before his departure in April 2019.

During his time at Countrywide the group created Rightmove, with Harry becoming the first Chairman, prior to its flotation, which has seen its market capitalisation grow to over £5bn