Every investment looks like an opportunity to someone. The real skill is knowing which ones are worth backing. Thomas Athanasiou shares what more than 20 years in private investments have taught him about evaluating businesses, understanding risk and recognising where real value can be created.

Thomas is a co-founder and Partner of L-Stone Capital. He has a transactional background with more than 20 years of experience in UK and European private investments. He spent most of his career in London, UK, where he was part of Bridgepoint Credit and Bank of Ireland Leveraged Acquisition Finance.