Bio

ocuses on sourcing deal flow, evaluating and assessing potential investee companies through to negotiation and documentation of deal terms and on to portfolio management. Prior to joining Octopus, worked as an Investment Manager at WestBridge Capital for over a year, a private equity house investing £1-5m into the SME market. Whilst at WestBridge, co-led the MBO of e2train, an e-learning platform provider to corporate and governmental organisations. Gained 4 years leverage finance experience whilst at Kaupthing Investment Bank, and lead advisory experience gained at Grant Thornton. Observer on BOX-IT. MSc in Economics and Accounting from Bristol University. Chartered Accountant.