What if the future of business was already here - hiding in plain sight?

A new way forward is emerging

Across the world, founders are proving there’s a better blueprint for business: one that is mission-locked, resilient, and with profit and purpose in tandem. At YOAK, we’re here to support them.

YOAK is the trusted Venture Catalyst that helps businesses grow without selling out.

We support founders, investors and their teams to align ownership, funding, and governance for resilient, purpose-driven growth.

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WE OFFER

YOAK SUPPORT

Tailored practical support with funding, governance, and ways of working for founders and investors.
YOAK FUND

Capital aligned with purpose. We are designing a dedicated fund to invest in mission-led businesses.
WE ARE STEWARDS

Growing the UK steward-ownership movement through field building, convening, and shared knowledge.

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Business as usual

The way businesses are owned, run and financed shapes the future of our economy, society, and planet. It’s time to do things differently.

About YOAK Services

We provide clear pathways on ownership, capital, and ways of working so founders and investors can build businesses where profit and purpose thrive for the long term.

OUR APPROACH

Working with YOAK, you can expect:

We don’t just advise. We build. From ownership structures to governance seats and aligned capital, we create practical pathways that make change stick.
We bring decades of legal, governance and entrepreneurial depth. We’ve walked these paths ourselves, now we’ll walk them with you.
We help organisations adapt and endure, with ownership and investment structures that protect purpose and build resilience for the long term.

About Us

“Patrick guided us through the rebirth of our company. He was our reassuring expert throughout the journey, there whenever we needed him to help us secure our mission and navigate the path to raising investment.”

Emma Shaw
Co-founder, Library of Things
"Patrick helped us navigate from a complex and confusing structure to something clear, investable, and true to our mission. His legal expertise was invaluable, but what really stood out was his ability to listen deeply, simplify, and guide us towards a pragmatic solution. We also felt he was walking alongside us, not advising from a distance. We now have a governance and investment framework we trust — and the confidence to move forward."

Pete Russell
Founder, Oooooby
"Thanks once again for all your help. I have enjoyed working with you and I am really pleased with what we have ended up with"

Guy Singh-Watson
Founder, Riverford Organic Farmers
"Working with Erica and Patrick is hugely motivating and inspiring. They help you understand the potential of your impact in such a positive and supportive way, that you feel anything is possible!"

Emily Monsell-Holden
Co- Founder, The Impact Apothecary