Team and Transactions
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Culmen Capital’s team combines deep capital markets expertise with the perspective of operators and entrepreneurs. Our professionals come from leading investment banks, private equity firms, and financial institutions, and have also built, scaled, and exited businesses themselves.
We are bankers, investors, founders, and advisors - bringing an ownership mindset and integrated perspective to every mandate.
Across capital markets advisory, M&A execution, and strategic growth planning, our team brings decades of transactional experience, sector insight, and a global network of institutional investors, family offices, and corporate partners.
We have led financial strategy at multinational companies, guided founders through complex exits and acquisitions, structured capital across the full stack, and supported businesses in achieving transformative growth.
The Leadership Team
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Graeme Scott is the founder of Culmen Capital, leading initiatives that connect companies with institutional and retail investors. Before founding Culmen, he worked in management consulting at KPMG, strengthening his strategic and analytical skills. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Politics, Psychology, Law, and Economics from the University of Amsterdam, and his innovative approach continues to drive business growth
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CEO
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Abdu Khol is the Co-founder and COO of Culmen Capital, leveraging advanced marketing strategies to connect businesses with institutional and retail investors. Before founding Culmen, he held key roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs, specialising in equities and equity derivatives. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Kozminski University, his strategic leadership continues to drive the firm’s growth and innovation
COO
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Andrew Wynd brings fifteen years of investment banking and investing experience to his role as Managing Director at Culmen Capital. He previously led the private capital and capital markets division at Kuvari Partners for over seven years, focusing on growth equity and deploying billions in investments. Andrew also held roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London, MSK Capital in New York, and served as Head of Capital Markets at a corporate firm
Partner | Managing Director
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With over two decades of experience, Paul has led major energy and finance initiatives across the Middle East and Europe. As Head of Project Finance at the State Energy Company of Oman, he managed a $14 billion portfolio focused on solar and hydrogen projects. He also served as Managing Director at First Heartland Group and advised ABO Energy and Finance-In-Motion on renewable investments. His strategic insight drives growth and innovation in capital markets
Managing Director
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Brien Desilets brings over 20 years of experience in public and project finance, corporate finance, and venture capital. Before joining Culmen Capital, he was Managing Director at DelMorgan and Investment Banker at Aeon Capital, raising capital for innovative startups. He also led the Infrastructure Advisory division at Grant Thornton and founded Claret Consulting, a global advisory firm serving clients such as the World Bank
Managing Director
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Vladimir Petropoljac is a cross-border M&A and structured finance professional with experience across Europe, the Middle East, and North America. He has led transactions in FinTech, healthcare, and education sectors, holding senior roles at Continuum Venture Partners, Redwood Capital, and Omnia Global AG. Vladimir also advanced corporate growth at IBT Apps and Campus Connect through M&A and strategic partnerships in banking technology.
Managing Director
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Transactions
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Germany
Cleantech Equity Raise. Supported their growth equity round.
UK
AI Enterprise Software. Currently supporting Series A round.
UK
Sports Analytics AI Platform. Currently supporting Series B round
US
Film and TV Slate Financing. Ongoing Support
Netherlands
Fashion Tech. Ongoing advisory support during equity raise
UK
Financial Service Firm. Secured by diversified loan receivables and core operating cash flows.
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US
Residential Development. Backed by completed units, pre-sale cash flows, and revenue from on-site commercial space (shops & restaurants).
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US
Medical Office Buildings. Supported by 10–15-year lease agreements with medical professionals.
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UK
Flash - Sale E - Commerce Platform. Backed by inventory and recurring customer receivables.
US
Man - Made Langoons & Water Parks. Supported by project revenues and physical assets.
UK
Self - Storage Facilities. Backed by rental income and property assets.
UK
Aircraft Financing. Structured as an Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate (EETC) backed by aircraft collateral and lease payments.
US
Automotive Finance Platforms. Backed by diversified auto-loan receivables.
US
Data Centres. Backed by contracted capacity revenues and infrastructure.
UK
Medtech. Advisory on acquisition.
US
AI SAAS. Advisory equity raise.
US
Consumer Lending. Debt financing.
UK
Infrastructure Project. Secured by project cash flows and concession rights.
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US
Film & TV Slate. Advisory.
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US
Data Centres. Supported by long-term hosting contracts and facility assets.
UK
Cleantech. Advisory equity raise.
Ongoing work for alternative assets such as sports clubs/franchises and fine art.
A selection of deals executed by current Culmen Capital team members while at Culmen Capital and prior firms
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