Our People
We are an investment firm focused on people and technology, driving long-term value through insight, execution, and sector expertise.
Meet our Leadership
At CF Capital, our Executive Advisors play a pivotal role across our investment activities.They bring deep sector expertise and serve as trusted partners – supporting transaction diligence, advising portfolio company boards, and unlocking strategic value post-investment.
We maintain a highly curated group of senior leaders who can step into portfolio companies as transformation enablers. These individuals are not only commercially astute but also bring the people-first mindset, innovation focus, and performance orientation that define our approach to value creation.
Nick Smith
Partner
Nick is a Partner in the Private Markets Advisory team with extensive corporate finance experience. He has advised clients across diverse sectors including professional services, property, infrastructure and premium consumer brands, logistics, and infrastructure, delivering strategic and transaction-led solutions.
He previously held roles in global audit, M&A and boutique investment advisory firms, gaining broad exposure to cross-border deals and mid-market growth strategies.
Richard H. Porter
Partner
Richard provides Private Markets advisory with a particular interest and focus on privately held growth businesses. He has led a wide range of investment and advisory mandates, including direct and co-investment opportunities. He has worked across diverse industries including healthcare, education, consumer technology, industrial automation, logistics, sustainability solutions, and digital infrastructure.
He built his career in M&A within international investment banks, leading teams and advising corporate and institutional clients on complex, cross-border transactions across a range of sectors and geographies.
Irfan A. Parvez
Managing Partner
Irfan plays a central role in managing active investments and sourcing future opportunities. He has shaped the fund’s distinctive focus on people and technology as key value drivers, embedding cultural insight and digital enablement into investment theses and portfolio strategy.
He has pioneered a low-leverage, insight-led model that reduces risk by partnering pre-transaction to accelerate value creation, and actively drives global deal flow through deep engagement with boards and technology networks.
