Graphene

Graphene is a Scotland-based infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) company reshaping how wealth management platforms are built, scaled and monetised.

Graphene helps private banks, wealth managers and IFA consolidators launch fully branded, compliant and data-driven platforms without the cost, risk or delays of building in-house.

Its modular infrastructure provides everything needed to go live and grow: custody integrations with SEI and SECCL; digital onboarding with AML/KYC; middle-office automation; data orchestration; and real-time oversight. Built on Microsoft Azure, Graphene delivers secure, scalable environments that adapt to client needs while meeting regulatory requirements.

Unlike legacy vendors, Graphene is API-first, workflow-driven and modular by design. Firms can consolidate fragmented systems into a unified infrastructure layer, reduce manual processes and take control of their data, enabling faster onboarding, stronger compliance and significant cost savings.

Graphene is trusted by a growing number of firms across the UK, the Channel Islands and Switzerland, ranging from digital-first DFMs to international private banks. Clients choose Graphene for its ability to streamline operations, unlock margin and enhance enterprise value through modern infrastructure ownership.

Its vision is to become the indispensable infrastructure layer for regulated wealth across the UK and Europe, empowering firms to innovate, scale and serve clients more effectively.

Headquartered in Scotland, Graphene is building invisible infrastructure that delivers visible results, powering the next generation of wealth management.

Graphene was founded to solve a frustration experienced first-hand by its team: too many wealth firms were trapped on legacy platforms they could not control, scale or evolve. These platforms were rigid and costly, leaving firms dependent on external vendors. Building in-house was equally impractical, demanding significant investment, long timelines and specialist teams that most mid-sized firms could not support.

The founders, with decades of experience across custody, operations and platform development, saw the opportunity to do things differently. The idea was simple but powerful: enable wealth managers to launch fully compliant, branded investment platforms without building from scratch or losing control of infrastructure and data.

With this vision, Graphene was established in Scotland in 2021. In 2022 it closed its first funding round and partnered with early adopters, validating the model through client discovery and live deployments.

Momentum accelerated in 2023 with successful go-lives across the UK and the Channel Islands, proving that its infrastructure-as-a-service model could deliver faster onboarding, stronger compliance and leaner operations. In 2024 Graphene acquired a regulated platform, secured strategic backing from SEI, and launched a dual-platform approach, Graphene Select and Graphene PaaS, to serve both mid-sized consolidators and international private banks.

Today, Graphene is scaling rapidly across Europe. It is trusted by firms seeking modern alternatives to legacy platforms and delivers infrastructure that combines security, compliance and flexibility with capital-efficient deployment.

Headquartered in Scotland, with international reach and institutional backing, Graphene is building invisible infrastructure with visible impact, helping wealth managers innovate, scale and thrive in a changing financial landscape.

Wayne Green – Non-Executive Chairman
Wayne is the former CEO of Marlborough Group, where he led one of the UK’s most successful fund and platform services businesses, managing £18bn in assets. His strategic insights drive Graphene’s market positioning and long-term success.

Kevin Mitchell – Founder & CEO

With a background in actuarial science, Kevin has led platform initiatives at HSBC, State Street, and Multrees, playing a pivotal role in launching and optimising wealth platforms for some of the most prestigious firms in the industry. His expertise bridges the gap between business objectives and platform strategy

David Davies – Executive Director, Technology
David Davies oversees all technology operations, platform infrastructure, and cyber resilience. He has 25 years of experience designing and managing digital infrastructure for regulated platforms, including previous roles as Chief Information Officer of Hargreaves Lansdowne. He is accountable for systems architecture, information security, and FCA compliance in relation to operational resilience.

Andrew Gaunt – Executive Director, Operations
Andrew Gaunt manages core operational delivery, including client onboarding, trading operations, and service support. He has worked in regulated platform operations for over 15 years and previously led high-volume custody and clearing teams within platforms such as Multrees. He is responsible for ensuring SLAs, T&Cs, CASS oversight and outsourcing arrangements operate within regulatory requirements.

Robert Kelly – Founder

Robert has successfully scaled regulated businesses, including growing a claims management company from 1 to 1,200 employees in four years. His strength lies in operational resilience, risk management, and driving sustainable financial growth.

Andrew Johnstone – Head of Risk & Compliance

Andrew has extensive experience as a former FCA supervisor for over a decade and as Director of Prudential Policy EMEA at BlackRock, Andrew brings a breadth of expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. He ensures the firm’s risk frameworks, regulatory reporting, and conduct controls are robust and aligned with evolving regulatory standards.

Kirin Ohbi – Legal Counsel

Kirin leads Graphene’s legal and governance function, with responsibility for all corporate, regulatory, and commercial matters. A qualified solicitor, she trained at Pinsent Masons in London, specialising in M&A, private equity, and venture capital. She previously worked with the M&A team at Freshfields LLP and holds an LLB and LLM in Law from University College London.