Newson Cairn

Process

Six steps, a named owner for each, and a fixed date for your answer.

The clock starts when your review fee arrives. You always receive the decision in writing, with reasons.

From email to decision

Who does what, and when.

Specialist AI systems do the reading and checking. People make the calls.

  1. Submission

    You email your proposal. We confirm receipt, check it is complete and send payment details for the review fee.

    Handled byIntake deskWhenSame working day
  2. Fit check

    Sector, stage and ticket size against our mandate. If it does not fit, you hear straight away, with the reason.

    Handled byKeystone · screeningWhenWithin 2 days of payment
  3. Analysis

    Market, financials and technology reviewed in parallel. Every claim in your deck is checked against a source.

    Handled byAtlas · Ledger · ForgeWhenDays 2 to 5, or 2 to 14
  4. Risk and compliance

    Identity, ownership, sanctions and reputation checks on the company and its principals.

    Handled bySentinelWhenIn parallel
  5. Human review

    Senior analysts speak with founders where needed and resolve open questions. Judgement comes in here.

    Handled bySenior analystsWhenAs required
  6. Decision

    One memo goes to the investment committee. You receive a written answer: invest, pass or next steps.

    Handled byScribe · Investment committeeWhenDay 7 or day 21

Fees

What the review fee buys.

A complete review and a written decision with reasons. The same for everyone, and it never buys a better outcome.

ProgrammeTicketFeeDecision
Early stage€50k – €1m€2507 days
Direct investment€1m – €10m€1,20021 days

Next step

Ready when you are.

The apply page lists every document for both programmes.