Corbett Keeling advised Arishta, a newly launched healthcare group, on securing growth capital and completing its first acquisition as part of a national buy and build strategy in the care home and domiciliary care sectors.
Arishta has secured £10 million in debt funding from Growth Lending to support its acquisition-led growth. The funds have already enabled Arishta to acquire A & R Care Limited, a two-site residential nursing home business in Croydon providing dementia and complex care services.
Founded in 2025 by health-tech entrepreneur Kalpesh Shah, Arishta combines deep operational care expertise with cutting-edge technology to improve outcomes, continuity and efficiency across the patient pathway. Kalpesh previously founded and successfully exited VCare Systems, a digital medication management platform widely adopted by UK care homes.
Corbett Keeling worked closely with Kalpesh from the outset – shaping the investment case, preparing materials, identifying and engaging funders and negotiating the debt raise. The firm also advised Arishta on the buy-side of the A & R Care transaction through to completion.
The transaction was led by CEO Jim Keeling, Corporate Finance Director Harry Knight and Corporate Finance Manager, Matthew Broadberry, with support from Analyst Nick Peel.
This deal marks the start of Arishta’s ambitious growth journey, with further acquisitions and continued investment in a strong, AI-powered platform.
