W1M Wealth Management explores sale after Vermeer acquisition

Key facts

• W1M Wealth Management, formed in 2024, is reportedly considering a sale.
• W1M acquired Vermeer Partners on January 12, 2026.
• The combined entity manages approximately £25 billion in assets under management.
• Vermeer Partners is a London-based firm with over £2 billion in assets under management and more than 45 staff.
• W1M was formed from the merger of Waverton Investment Management and London and Capital Group.

W1M Wealth Management Ltd, a firm established in 2024 through the merger of Waverton Investment Management and London and Capital Group, is reportedly considering a sale. This potential move follows its acquisition of Vermeer Partners on January 12, 2026.

Vermeer Partners, a London-based boutique investment firm founded in 2018, brought over £2 billion in assets under management and more than 45 staff to the combined entity. The acquisition was the first for W1M since its formation and rebrand. The merger created a wealth manager with approximately £25 billion in assets under management, aiming to broaden its service offerings and operational capabilities.

W1M, with a team of over 300 professionals, specializes in serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, charities, and institutions. The firm provides services including cross-border wealth advisory, investment management, and global tax reporting.

Spencer House Partners LLP acted as the financial adviser to Vermeer on the transaction.