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Team

We believe in high quality relationships, formed from day one.  Throughout an investment partnership with GCP you will deal with senior decision makers from our experienced and driven team. Each member of our team makes a significant personal investment in every deal we do – each business we invest in is therefore incredibly important to us both professionally and personally.
Garrett Curran

Managing Partner

Garrett is one of the founding partners at GCP and is involved in all aspects of the business, including origination, portfolio management and investor relations.

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James Blake

Managing Partner

James is one of the founding partners at GCP and before his 24 years of investing experience had an operational background working with growth businesses.

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Kirsty McDonald

Partner

Kirsty has over 20 years’ investing experience and has an engineering and strategy background. She leads Investor Relations and Fundraising at GCP.

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Richard Shaw

Partner

Richard leads GCP’s investment activities in the Technology sector and has over 20 years’ experience working with growth companies across the UK.

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Alex Thomson

Partner

Alex has developed a successful track record of supporting businesses operating in digital transformation, technology services and consulting, through his 16 year’s growth company experience.

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Ravi Monteiro

Partner

Ravi leads GCP’s ESG initiatives and has spent his whole career working with UK growth companies. He currently supports our investment partnerships with Bridewell and 101 Ways.

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Jay Salter

Investment Director

Jay has built over 15 years’ experience of working in Corporate Finance and Private Equity. He plays a key role in technology sector origination and currently works with the boards of Plenitude Consulting, Indigo and AMG.

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Emily Henderson

Investment Director

Emily joined GCP in 2021 and has over 14 years’ growth company experience as an advisor and an investor. She currently supports the team at Flint Global and has a range of specialist services sector experience.

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James Handley

Investment Director

James has supported several investment partnerships across our funds and has over 13 years’ experience as an advisor and an investor. He has significant buy and build experience and currently works with the board of ETC, Hippo Digital, and Container Solutions.

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Heidi Farley

Investment Manager

Heidi has over 13 years’ experience of working in financial and commercial roles. She currently supports the board at Bridewell with their strategic growth initiatives.

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Liam Bennett

Investment Manager

Liam has played a key role in several of our investment partnerships and currently supports the teams at GTS, JKR and John Henry. Originally from Australia he has over 10 years’ of transactional experience.

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Dan Lee

Investment Manager

Dan has spent over 11 years in the technology ecosystem as both an advisor and investor. He currently works with the boards of CloudRock and Robiquity.

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Joe Kennedy

Investment Manager

Joe has over nine years’ experience working with growth companies as both an investor and an advisor. He currently works with the boards of 101 Ways and First Mile.

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Dominic Judd

Investment Executive

Dom joined in 2022 having spent time as an advisor on both private equity and trade transactions. He supports the team with new opportunities and the existing portfolio businesses.

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Issy Jackson

Investment Executive

Issy joined in 2024 having spent three years working within private equity on deal origination and investment teams. Issy supports the team in sourcing new investment opportunities and fostering partnerships with high-growth businesses.

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Paul Driver

Operational Partner

Paul is an independent NED for GCP and has worked with three past investment partners. He has a large range of experience supporting Technology and Services sector businesses.

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Michael Gray

Origination Director

Michael has spent over 13 years’ within the Private Equity industry. He leads our origination activities covering advisory relationships, prospective investment opportunities and follow-on M&A portfolio activity.

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Hazel Cameron

Network Director

Hazel leads the GCP Growth Network and has extensive experience of helping with the development of high quality boards and valuable international industry connections.

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John Marsh

Finance Partner

John leads on all aspects of business operations, fund finance, tax and portfolio reporting. He plays a key role in developing peer to peer relationships and sharing best practice across our investment portfolio.

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Zoe Davison

Financial Controller

Zoe is responsible for financial reporting across GCP’s funds and portfolio companies. She joined the team in 2023 with experience in private equity finance.

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Diva Hollands

Investor Relations Executive

As Executive Assistant and Investor Relations Coordinator, Diva supports the partners and investment team, as well as leading all investor events, supporting with office management and origination.

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Bunmi Unegbu

Accounts Assistant

Bunmi is part of the GCP finance team and responsible for management accounts preparation, finance processing and operational support.

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