About Us
The CAPOW Story
Building Businesses with Purpose. Creating Value. Delivering Options.
CAPOW Group was born from a simple but powerful idea developed in the 1990s to help people and businesses make money, save money and make better decisions. Our philosophy has always been to help clients put the right money, in the right hands, at the right time.
Today, that philosophy has evolved into a comprehensive business advisory practice, combining decades of commercial, financial and strategic experience with a trusted network of specialist partners. Together, we help ambitious business owners design stronger businesses, improve performance, secure funding, plan for growth and ultimately build organisations that create lasting value.
We do a lot more than simply advise.
We help build businesses become purposeful, resilient and ready for the future.
Our Philosophy
We see ourselves as Brillianteers.
Just as a diamond polisher reveals the brilliance already within a stone, we help reveal the true potential within your business.
Every business possesses hidden value. Our role is to refine it, strengthen it and position it for sustainable growth.
Alongside commercial success, we also believe businesses should have purpose.
Inspired by the Japanese concept of Ikigai, living a life of purpose, we help business owners align their personal ambitions with their commercial objectives to create clarity, fulfilment and long-term success.
Our Approach
Every successful business begins with strong foundations.
We work with you to design or review the architecture of your business model before creating a clear strategic roadmap for the future.
From that roadmap, we help build every element needed to achieve your objectives.
ABOUT US
Meet The Team
Peter Blacklock
Managing Director
Peter is a business growth and exit specialist with more than 40 years experience in financial services, acquisitions and strategic development. He has helped build, scale, acquire and sell businesses through multiple market cycles, including major regulatory changes and economic downturns.
Peter has held senior leadership roles across national and global organisations, transforming advisory firms into highly profitable enterprises, and overseeing the acquisition and integration of more than a dozen businesses. He has been directly involved in over 40 successful business sales, ranging from £300,000 to £60 million.
Through CAPOW Group and PAB Finance, Peter works with business owners to grow their companies, secure funding and prepare for high value exits. His practical, hands-on experience gives clients clear strategies, stronger businesses and better outcomes.
Philip Blacklock
Director of Strategic Growth and Partnerships
Philip delivers direct, personable and commercially focused support to his clients, helping them achieve structured business growth across both domestic and international markets. His work blends 1‑2‑1 strategic guidance, hands on execution and the activation of his professional network to open new opportunities for organisations.
With over 15 years experience to date, Philip has held roles at the Department for Business and Trade, North East Chamber of Commerce and Sunderland AFC. He has worked with organisations across multiple sectors to shape and deliver their strategic objectives. His background also includes leading several UK Government overseas trade missions to locations including Amsterdam, Atlanta, Dublin, Paris and The Hague, alongside gaining valuable work experience at the British Embassy in Lisbon.
Philip was formally recognised by The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade and the University of Plymouth, where he received awards for the Best Overall Qualification in the University of Plymouth Degree 2021 and Top Mark in Module for International Marketing Strategy 2021 as part of his degree acquired in International Trade.
