Kelso Group Holdings PLC (KLSO), the main market listed investment vehicle, has announced that Chief Executive Officer John Goold and Chief Investment Officer Jamie Brooke will attend and present at Mello London 2026. The two-day event takes place on 17 and 18 November 2026 at the Clayton Hotel & Conference Centre in Chiswick, West London. The appearance offers current and prospective shareholders a direct opportunity to engage with Kelso's senior leadership team at one of the UK's established private investor forums.

Key Points

  • Kelso Group Holdings PLC (KLSO) — main market listed UK investment vehicle established in January 2023
  • CEO John Goold and CIO Jamie Brooke will present at Mello London 2026 on 17–18 November
  • The Board holds approximately 14.3% of Kelso; equity has been raised at 2p, 2.5p, 3p, and most recently 3.3p per share
  • Investors should watch for any portfolio or strategy updates that may emerge from the Mello London presentations

Kelso CEO and CIO to Represent Firm at Mello London's Clayton Hotel Venue

The announcement confirms that John Goold, Kelso's Chief Executive Officer, and Jamie Brooke, its Chief Investment Officer, will present to attendees across both days of the Mello London 2026 conference. Mello London is described in the announcement as an event that brings together more than 450 private investors, fund managers, and finance professionals with over 50 listed companies, investment trusts, and funds. The programme also includes keynote speakers and market analysts, making it a broad forum for investor engagement within the UK listed company community.

Kelso's Concentrated UK Small and Mid-Cap Strategy and Board Alignment

Kelso's investment strategy centres on holding a concentrated portfolio of approximately ten UK companies, targeting what the Board considers the most attractive opportunities in the UK small and mid-cap market. The company invests exclusively in established, profitable businesses that are predominantly market leaders with strong balance sheets, and explicitly avoids early-stage, speculative, highly cyclical, or resources-sector businesses. The Board collectively holds approximately 14.3% of Kelso and brings more than 150 years of combined experience across fund management, private equity, corporate finance, law, and M&A advisory. The company is backed by around 80 investors known to the Board alongside a small number of institutions.

Kelso's Equity Raise History Since Its January 2023 Establishment

Kelso was established in January 2023 and has conducted equity raises on four occasions, at prices of 2p, 2.5p, 3p, and most recently 3.3p per share. The progression in fundraising prices may be of interest to investors monitoring the company's trajectory since listing. The announcement is classified as a Reach non-regulatory release and explicitly states that the information is not considered inside information and is not expected to have a significant impact on management's expectations for the company's performance. Financial adviser and joint broker Zeus and joint broker Cavendish are named as the company's broking partners.

Mello London 2026: A Platform for Investor Engagement Since 2005

In a quoted statement included in the announcement, CEO John Goold expressed enthusiasm for attending the event, noting that Mello has provided a platform for investors and quality companies to engage since 2005. He specifically invited current and prospective Kelso shareholders attending the event to meet the team. Investors wishing to attend Mello London 2026 can find further information and tickets at the Mello Events website referenced in the company's announcement. The event represents a potential touchpoint for shareholders seeking direct dialogue with Kelso's leadership ahead of any forthcoming portfolio or financial updates.