ACCELERANT
CAPITAL
Our team brings together deep expertise in corporate finance, digital assets, and the global luxury yachting industry, combining disciplined execution with forward-thinking innovation. We work seamlessly across jurisdictions and markets, advising yacht owners, shipyards, family offices, and investors on complex, high-value transactions.
Partner
Head of Corporate Finance
Randy
Bodden
Email: randy@accelcapitalltd.co.uk
Randy Bodden has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and private banking, having held senior roles at globally recognized institutions including Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and Coutts & Co. Throughout his career, he advised high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and corporate clients on complex financial strategies, capital structuring, and cross-border transactions, earning a reputation for discretion, precision, and client-focused execution. In 2019, Mr. Bodden transitioned from traditional finance to the yachting sector, founding MW Yacht Management Group. Drawing on his deep financial expertise and transactional experience, he provides comprehensive owner representation in yacht acquisitions, refits, and sales. His approach combines rigorous financial analysis with practical industry insight, ensuring clients navigate high-value maritime transactions with confidence and clarity. In addition to representing yacht owners, Mr. Bodden advises emerging and established operators within the yachting industry on financing solutions, deal structuring, and strategic growth initiatives. His ability to bridge institutional finance and specialized maritime operations positions him as a trusted advisor in a highly nuanced market. Mr. Bodden’s practice is defined by a commitment to integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and the delivery of tailored solutions aligned with each client’s objectives.
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Investor Relations
Oliver
Henn
Email: oliver@accelcapitalltd.co.uk
Oliver Henn has extensive experience across global financial institutions and alternative investment firms. As Senior Associate, Investor Relations at Accelerant Capital, he brings a strong track record of capital raising, client engagement, and strategic partnership development. Oliver holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Ithaca College. He began his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, where he spent four years developing deep expertise in financial markets, transaction execution, and client advisory. He subsequently transitioned into investor relations, holding roles at Lombard Odier Investment Managers, where he spent over two years supporting client communications and capital development initiatives. Oliver then joined Diamond Creek Partners as Director of Investor Relations and Capital Introduction, where he spent four years leading fundraising efforts and expanding the firm’s investor base. Following this, he served as Head of Capital at Lakeshield, overseeing capital strategy and investor engagement, and later contributed to capital introduction and investor relations efforts at Falcon Investment Management. At Accelerant Capital, Oliver leverages his diverse experience to strengthen investor relationships and support the firm’s continued growth through strategic capital initiatives.
Partner
Head of Capital Formation
William
Sears
William Sears is a seasoned finance professional with over 25 years of experience spanning capital formation, equities trading, and corporate finance. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively with early-stage and growth companies, providing strategic guidance on funding, market positioning, and financial structuring. Mr. Sears has a strong track record in raising capital across diverse market environments, leveraging deep relationships with institutional investors, family offices, and private capital sources. His expertise in equities trading is complemented by a comprehensive understanding of public and private markets, enabling him to navigate complex transactions and deliver value across the capital lifecycle. His international experience includes working in the United States, offshore financial centers, and Australia, where he has advised companies on cross-border financing, regulatory considerations, and market entry strategies. This global perspective has allowed him to successfully bridge capital markets and entrepreneurial ventures in multiple jurisdictions. Known for his pragmatic approach and disciplined execution, Mr. Sears brings a combination of market insight, transactional experience, and strategic vision to the companies and investors he serves.
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Sales and Marketing
Tony
Burigireno
Email: tony@accelcapitalltd.co.uk
Tony Birgireno is a high-performance sales executive and strategic advisor with more than two decades of experience delivering sustained revenue growth and operational excellence across a range of industries. Recognized for his disciplined, analytical approach to market expansion and an unwavering commitment to client experience, he has consistently outperformed industry benchmarks, achieving closing ratios significantly above national averages while maintaining a career customer satisfaction rating exceeding 97%. Mr. Birgireno’s professional foundation was shaped by six years of service as a Military Police Officer, where he held a high-level security clearance. This experience instilled a strong ethic of integrity, discretion, and precision—principles that continue to define his professional practice and are particularly critical in the context of complex, high-value transactions. Prior to entering the yachting sector, Mr. Birgireno held senior leadership roles including General Manager and Territorial Sales Manager within multi-million dollar organizations. His tenure in these positions was marked by consistently transformative results, including a 337% increase in revenue as a General Manager, as well as recognition as “Rookie Territorial Sales Manager of the Year.” He is also a committed student of professional development, drawing on the principles of leading performance and management thinkers to inform a relationship-driven, value-oriented approach to sales and negotiation. At Accelerant Capital, Mr. Birgireno applies his expertise in sales strategy, channel development, and client advisory to support yacht acquisitions and sales. His ability to combine strategic oversight with hands-on execution enables clients to navigate transactions with clarity, confidence, and a high degree of professionalism.
Partner
Head of Asset Digitalisation
Qualified RYA Yachtmaster
Toby
Meagher
Email: toby@accelcapitalltd.co.uk
Toby Meagher is a technology and digital assets specialist with deep expertise in asset digitalisation, blockchain infrastructure, and cryptocurrency markets. With over 17 years of entrepreneurial experience in traditional finance, he brings a unique and practical perspective to the convergence of legacy financial systems and emerging digital technologies. Mr. Meagher built and operated businesses across key areas of alternative finance in the UK. From 2005 to 2012, he owned and ran one of the country’s top 5 debt collection agencies (DCA). He then founded and led a payday lending business from 2012 to 2015, while simultaneously establishing and growing an invoice factoring business from 2012 to 2018. These ventures gave him extensive operational insight into credit markets, debt management, regulatory compliance, cash flow financing, and the real-world challenges faced by businesses and investors in traditional lending environments. This strong foundation in conventional finance has shaped his career focus on how to structure, tokenize, and manage assets in an increasingly decentralized landscape. Mr. Meagher has worked across a range of ventures and advisory roles centered on distributed ledger technologies, digital securities, and crypto-native ecosystems. He is particularly experienced in the design and implementation of tokenization strategies for real-world assets (RWAs), enabling enhanced liquidity, transparency, and broader access to alternative investment opportunities. His work spans both the technical and commercial dimensions of digital asset adoption, effectively bridging institutional standards with innovative blockchain-based solutions. In addition to his technical expertise, Mr. Meagher has been actively involved in the evolution of cryptocurrency markets, with a strong understanding of market infrastructure, regulatory considerations, and the operational challenges associated with digital asset custody, trading, and governance. He is recognized for his ability to translate complex technological concepts into practical, actionable frameworks for investors, operators, and stakeholders. Mr. Meagher has joined Accelerant Capital to lead its Asset Digitalisation practice. In this role, he focuses on integrating blockchain-based solutions into traditional asset classes, with a particular emphasis on the maritime and luxury sectors. He advises clients on digital strategy, tokenisation initiatives, and the development of next-generation investment structures aligned with the future of finance.
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