Debt and Equity Capital Markets Team
Martin
Nicholls
Executive Chairman (Singapore)
Serial entrepreneur, founder & owner of funds, fund managers, brokerage & private equity firms. Martin has an in-depth knowledge of financial trading systems. Martin is founder and owner of Oasis Group, ProLiquidity, Pearl River Capital Partners (Singapore) and Quantech (Cayman) Trade Risk Management (Dubai) and with Jacob, Martin is the co-founder and an owner of XPrime Global Markets (Dubai) and XPrime Markets (UK).
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After Sandhurst and serving with the Grenadier Guards Martin started his business career developing property. His first public company deal was the take over of Norton Villiers Triumph Plc., the Classic British motorcycle company. He then founded Greystone Technologies, an Atlanta, USA based engineering company producing small capacity industrial gas plants. Greystone was later reversed into a Canadian mining company. Martin with an Army friend then took a manned guarding company through the ISO 9000 process, also acquiring a number of specialist security companies before the group was sold to one of the industry majors. Martin bought out the specialist security subsidiaries including Audit Com the UK’s largest technical security company, a due diligence company, an IT security business and an investigations business, which became the private equity arm of the newly formed Oasis Capital. Martin then added a financial service division for Oasis, buying Mayfair fund manager CAL Investments, and setting up a highly successful Cayman Island based debt fund. Martin founded Tier 1 FX a Malta based and regulated brokerage before founding Proliquidity a trade management and reporting platform. In subsequent years Oasis formed a finance subsidiary arranging debt and equity for corporate clients, XPrime Markets a London based FCA regulated institutional FX brokerage and XPrime Global Markets in Dubai, a specialist in prime brokerage, liquidity and global brokerage services.
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Heath
Lansbury
UK Director, Corporate Finance
Heath brings to Oasis 15 years of experience in tech sector finance and funding, leveraging his vast network of institutional investors. His expertise spans VC, private equity, and corporate debt. He has operated on both founder and investor sides. Heath’s track record includes raising tens of millions for SMEs and he combines deep industry knowledge with strategic insight, to assist clients in structuring their needs.
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Heath is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in tech sector fundraising and finance, leveraging a vast network of institutional investors to drive business growth and innovation. His expertise spans venture capital, private equity, SME and Corporate debt, business development, and understanding the general concept on how to scale companies, having operated on both the founder and investor sides.
With a strong track record of raising tens of millions for SMEs and navigating through ongoing complex financial landscapes, Heath combines deep industry knowledge with strategic insight to position businesses propositions effectively for success. His adaptability, sales acumen, and hands-on approach to emerging technologies make him a key player in the dynamic tech ecosystem. |
Thomas
Kimmeswenger
Associate Director, Corporate Finance
Born in Zell am See, Salzburg, Thomas holds a degree in electronics as well as a master's in economics & business administration from Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. A passionate finance expert and commodities trader, he spent several years with the Superfund Asset Management Group in Mauritius before founding his own company. Thomas lives with his family in Vienna and Tbilisi.
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Thomas Kimmeswenger was born in Zell am See, Salzburg and holds a college degree in electronics as well as a master's in economics and business administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. A passionate finance expert and commodities trader, he spent several years with the Superfund Asset Management Group in Mauritius before founding his own company. Thomas lives with his family in Vienna and Tbilisi.
With a strong track record of raising tens of millions for SMEs and navigating through ongoing complex financial landscapes, Heath combines deep industry knowledge with strategic insight to position businesses propositions effectively for success. His adaptability, sales acumen, and hands-on approach to emerging technologies make him a key player in the dynamic tech ecosystem. |
Jacob
Nel
Chief Executive Officer (Australia)
Jacob is CEO of Oasis Capital Finance and the co-founder and an owner of XPrime Global Markets, and of it's associate UK FCA regulated XPrime Markets Limited. Jacob was formerly CEO at MultiBank Group where he founded their new ASIC regulated derivatives arm based in Sydney. Jacob is a member of the Australian Securities Investment Commission and holds a BCom in Financial Economics, and is a specialist in Derivatives and Foreign Exchange.
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Jacob came to Oasis to become CEO of XPrime Markets. He joined us from MultiBank Group, a US owned global financial services group for which he was CEO from its formation in 2016. Jacob founded their new ASIC regulated derivatives brokerage based in Sydney Australia. Jacob recruited the management team, took the business through ASIC regulation, and then built it into a significant player in the Australian retail and institutional brokerage space. Before joining MultiBank Jacob was at Forex Global Pty Ltd where he spent five years in Sydney and Singapore as Executive Director of Business Development, concentrating on services to high frequency traders and fund managers. Jacob previously held senior executive positions at Vantage FX and Kinetic Securities in Sydney. Jacob is skilled in business development into emerging markets, in Australasia and through greater Asia to Europe, he understands the many challenges of dealing with different jurisdictions and regulators and adapting business structures to local laws and regulations. Jacob is a member of the Australian Securities Investment Commission and holds a BCom in Financial Economics from Massey University in Auckland with a post graduate degree in econometrics, alongside Diplomas in Managed Investments and Securities, and specialist knowledge in Derivatives and Foreign Exchange.
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Rod
Kafer
Australia - Consultant, Corporate Finance
Rod Kafer is a deeply experienced executive, with a strong background in financial services, highlighted by his tenure at Invast Global. As Head of Prime Services, Rod's leadership, communication skills and strategic insight were instrumental in expanding Invast's global footprint, developing innovative trading solutions, and enhancing its reputation as a premier provider of multi-asset prime brokerage.
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Rod Kafer is an experienced executive with a strong background in financial services, highlighted by his tenure at Invast Global. As Head of Prime Services, he played a pivotal role in driving the firm's growth, developing innovative trading solutions, and strengthening client relationships. Rod's leadership and strategic insight were instrumental in expanding Invast's global footprint and enhancing its reputation as a premier provider of multi-asset prime brokerage services. His expertise in navigating complex markets and delivering client-focused outcomes underscores his significant contributions to the financial services industry.
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Edwin
Presser
Associate Director, Corporate Finance
Edwin’s 26 years experience as a Forex trader, then investment director at various investment Funds gives him deep market insight, combining refined technical and fundamental analysis with an intimate understanding of risk management. Edwins clients benefit from his strong grasp of macroeconomic factors, currencies, commodities, and equities. Edwin focuses on devising strategies to meet clients needs.
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With 26 years of experience as a Forex trader and investment director for different investment Funds, he possesses deep market insight, refined technical and fundamental analysis skills, and an intimate understanding of risk management. He witnessed the evolution of global financial markets, adapting to various cycles, economic trends, and geopolitical shifts over the years.
Edwin has navigated through numerous market events like financial crises, market booms, and technological changes in trading platforms. Balancing between long-term investments and more active, tactical trading. As an advisor, his clients benefit from his strong grasp of macroeconomic factors, currencies, commodities, and equities, with a focus on tailoring strategies to individual financial goals. Edwins wealth of experience means that he approaches each decision with a balance of caution and boldness. |
John
Earl
Managing Director (UK)
John is a Director of several Oasis Capital Group Companies and of XPrime Markets Limited, our FCA regulated London based associated brokerage. Over the many years with us John has acted as a Director and has managed many complex projects during his time at Oasis and its associated companies. John was instrumental in the operational and technical setting up of Tier1FX, our Malta based MFSA regulated spot markets brokerage.
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John has managed many complex projects during his time at Oasis Capital Group and was instrumental in setting up Tier1FX, our regulated spot markets brokerage. John controlled the trading systems specification, fit-out, commissioning & recruitment of executive teams. He also steered several of our businesses through financial regulatory and other approvals required to launch them, on time and budget. John is also our representative on the boards of many of the companies we are invested in. A serial entrepreneur, John has built and grown several businesses from the ground up, and then sold them profitably. John founded a document storage and electronic data business serving many of the largest City law firms and accounting practices, as well as UK Health authorities and other highly sensitive clients. John is a director and owner of Techmasters Security Services, a provider of technical security services to hedge funds, banks, UK Police, IPCC and other UK government agencies. His clients include big oil in the form of BP and Shell, several shipping majors (including shipping protection and armed anti-piracy tasks), specialist security projects in Nigeria and the Caspian region, Formula One teams, World Cup venues and other sport related projects, together with tasks for many high profile and high net worth clients.
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Ken
Burns
USA - Head of Corporate Finance
Ken brings Oasis 40+ years experience focussing on finance across transportation, hospitality, gaming, manufacturing, mining, energy, housing, shipyards/fleeting, golf courses, industrial, cyber security and AI infrastructure. Ken carefully structures client’s raises to optimise success and maximum profitability. Ken holds a business degree with a major in corporate finance from the University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA
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Ken brings Oasis 40+ years of corporate finance experience with concentration in all areas of asset based finance.
Ken not only sources clients, but structures the debt/equity to determine the most successful path of maximum profitability. Throughout his career he has sourced and structure financing within many industries including transportation, hospitality, gaming, manufacturing, mining, energy, housing, shipyards/fleeting, golf courses, industrial, and most recently encompassing technological areas, such as cyber security and specialist AI related construction and development. Ken holds a business degree with a major in corporate finance from the University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA |
Martin
Nicholls
Executive Chairman (Singapore)
Serial entrepreneur, founder & owner of funds, fund managers, brokerage & private equity firms. Martin has an in-depth knowledge of financial trading systems. Martin is founder and owner of Oasis Group, ProLiquidity, Pearl River Capital Partners (Singapore) and Quantech (Cayman) Trade Risk Management (Dubai) and with Jacob, Martin is the co-founder and an owner of XPrime Global Markets (Dubai) and XPrime Markets (UK).
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After Sandhurst and serving with the Grenadier Guards Martin started his business career developing property. His first public company deal was the take over of Norton Villiers Triumph Plc., the Classic British motorcycle company. He then founded Greystone Technologies, an Atlanta, USA based engineering company producing small capacity industrial gas plants. Greystone was later reversed into a Canadian mining company. Martin with an Army friend then took a manned guarding company through the ISO 9000 process, also acquiring a number of specialist security companies before the group was sold to one of the industry majors. Martin bought out the specialist security subsidiaries including Audit Com the UK’s largest technical security company, a due diligence company, an IT security business and an investigations business, which became the private equity arm of the newly formed Oasis Capital. Martin then added a financial service division for Oasis, buying Mayfair fund manager CAL Investments, and setting up a highly successful Cayman Island based debt fund. Martin founded Tier 1 FX a Malta based and regulated brokerage before founding Proliquidity a trade management and reporting platform. In subsequent years Oasis formed a finance subsidiary arranging debt and equity for corporate clients, XPrime Markets a London based FCA regulated institutional FX brokerage and XPrime Global Markets in Dubai, a specialist in prime brokerage, liquidity and global brokerage services.
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Jacob
Nel
Chief Executive Officer (Australia)
Jacob is CEO of Oasis Capital Finance and the co-founder and an owner of XPrime Global Markets, and of it's associate UK FCA regulated XPrime Markets Limited. Jacob was formerly CEO at MultiBank Group where he founded their new ASIC regulated derivatives arm based in Sydney. Jacob is a member of the Australian Securities Investment Commission and holds a BCom in Financial Economics, and is a specialist in Derivatives and Foreign Exchange.
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Jacob came to Oasis to become CEO of XPrime Markets. He joined us from MultiBank Group, a US owned global financial services group for which he was CEO from its formation in 2016. Jacob founded their new ASIC regulated derivatives brokerage based in Sydney Australia. Jacob recruited the management team, took the business through ASIC regulation, and then built it into a significant player in the Australian retail and institutional brokerage space. Before joining MultiBank Jacob was at Forex Global Pty Ltd where he spent five years in Sydney and Singapore as Executive Director of Business Development, concentrating on services to high frequency traders and fund managers. Jacob previously held senior executive positions at Vantage FX and Kinetic Securities in Sydney. Jacob is skilled in business development into emerging markets, in Australasia and through greater Asia to Europe, he understands the many challenges of dealing with different jurisdictions and regulators and adapting business structures to local laws and regulations. Jacob is a member of the Australian Securities Investment Commission and holds a BCom in Financial Economics from Massey University in Auckland with a post graduate degree in econometrics, alongside Diplomas in Managed Investments and Securities, and specialist knowledge in Derivatives and Foreign Exchange.
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John
Earl
Managing Director (UK)
John is a Director of several Oasis Capital Group Companies and of XPrime Markets Limited, our FCA regulated London based associated brokerage. Over the many years with us John has acted as a Director and has managed many complex projects during his time at Oasis and its associated companies. John was instrumental in the operational and technical setting up of Tier1FX, our Malta based MFSA regulated spot markets brokerage.
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John has managed many complex projects during his time at Oasis Capital Group and was instrumental in setting up Tier1FX, our regulated spot markets brokerage. John controlled the trading systems specification, fit-out, commissioning & recruitment of executive teams. He also steered several of our businesses through financial regulatory and other approvals required to launch them, on time and budget. John is also our representative on the boards of many of the companies we are invested in. A serial entrepreneur, John has built and grown several businesses from the ground up, and then sold them profitably. John founded a document storage and electronic data business serving many of the largest City law firms and accounting practices, as well as UK Health authorities and other highly sensitive clients. John is a director and owner of Techmasters Security Services, a provider of technical security services to hedge funds, banks, UK Police, IPCC and other UK government agencies. His clients include big oil in the form of BP and Shell, several shipping majors (including shipping protection and armed anti-piracy tasks), specialist security projects in Nigeria and the Caspian region, Formula One teams, World Cup venues and other sport related projects, together with tasks for many high profile and high net worth clients.
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Heath
Lansbury
UK Director, Corporate Finance
Heath brings to Oasis 15 years of experience in tech sector finance and funding, leveraging his vast network of institutional investors. His expertise spans VC, private equity, and corporate debt. He has operated on both founder and investor sides. Heath’s track record includes raising tens of millions for SMEs and he combines deep industry knowledge with strategic insight, to assist clients in structuring their needs.
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Heath is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in tech sector fundraising and finance, leveraging a vast network of institutional investors to drive business growth and innovation. His expertise spans venture capital, private equity, SME and Corporate debt, business development, and understanding the general concept on how to scale companies, having operated on both the founder and investor sides.
With a strong track record of raising tens of millions for SMEs and navigating through ongoing complex financial landscapes, Heath combines deep industry knowledge with strategic insight to position businesses propositions effectively for success. His adaptability, sales acumen, and hands-on approach to emerging technologies make him a key player in the dynamic tech ecosystem. |
Rod
Kafer
Australia - Consultant, Corporate Finance
Rod Kafer is a deeply experienced executive, with a strong background in financial services, highlighted by his tenure at Invast Global. As Head of Prime Services, Rod's leadership, communication skills and strategic insight were instrumental in expanding Invast's global footprint, developing innovative trading solutions, and enhancing its reputation as a premier provider of multi-asset prime brokerage.
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Rod Kafer is an experienced executive with a strong background in financial services, highlighted by his tenure at Invast Global. As Head of Prime Services, he played a pivotal role in driving the firm's growth, developing innovative trading solutions, and strengthening client relationships. Rod's leadership and strategic insight were instrumental in expanding Invast's global footprint and enhancing its reputation as a premier provider of multi-asset prime brokerage services. His expertise in navigating complex markets and delivering client-focused outcomes underscores his significant contributions to the financial services industry.
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Ken
Burns
USA - Head of Corporate Finance
Ken brings Oasis 40+ years experience focussing on finance across transportation, hospitality, gaming, manufacturing, mining, energy, housing, shipyards/fleeting, golf courses, industrial, cyber security and AI infrastructure. Ken carefully structures client’s raises to optimise success and maximum profitability. Ken holds a business degree with a major in corporate finance from the University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA
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Ken brings Oasis 40+ years of corporate finance experience with concentration in all areas of asset based finance.
Ken not only sources clients, but structures the debt/equity to determine the most successful path of maximum profitability. Throughout his career he has sourced and structure financing within many industries including transportation, hospitality, gaming, manufacturing, mining, energy, housing, shipyards/fleeting, golf courses, industrial, and most recently encompassing technological areas, such as cyber security and specialist AI related construction and development. Ken holds a business degree with a major in corporate finance from the University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA |
Thomas
Kimmeswenger
Associate Director, Corporate Finance (EMEA)
Thomas was born in Zell am See, Salzburg and holds a college degree in electronics as well as a master's in economics and business administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. A passionate finance expert and commodities trader, he spent several years with the Superfund Asset Management Group in Mauritius before founding his own company. Thomas lives with his family in Vienna and Tbilisi.
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Thomas was born in Zell am See, Salzburg and holds a college degree in electronics as well as a master's in economics and business administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. A passionate finance expert and commodities trader, he spent several years with the Superfund Asset Management Group in Mauritius before founding his own company. Thomas lives with his family in Vienna and Tbilisi.
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Edwin
Presser
Associate Director, Corporate Finance (EMEA)
Edwin’s 26 years experience as a Forex trader, then investment director at various investment Funds gives him deep market insight, combining refined technical and fundamental analysis with an intimate understanding of risk management. Edwins clients benefit from his strong grasp of macroeconomic factors, currencies, commodities, and equities. Edwin focuses on devising strategies to meet clients needs.
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With 26 years of experience as a Forex trader and investment director for different investment Funds, he possesses deep market insight, refined technical and fundamental analysis skills, and an intimate understanding of risk management. He witnessed the evolution of global financial markets, adapting to various cycles, economic trends, and geopolitical shifts over the years. |