Ambitious
Team
Richard Shaw
Managing Partner
As Managing Partner, Richard leads GCP and its investment strategy, drawing on over twenty years’ experience backing growth companies across the UK.
Read moreAlex Thomson
Partner
Alex leads GCP’s investment strategy as Head of the Investment Team, drawing on nearly twenty years’ experience backing high-growth, entrepreneurial businesses across the Knowledge Economy.
Read moreGarrett Curran
Chairman
Garrett is one of GCP’s founding partners and now Chairman, involved in the firm through board-level guidance, investor relationships and long-term stewardship.
Read moreJames Blake
Senior Partner
James is one of GCP’s founding partners and now Senior Partner, drawing on twenty-eight years’ experience partnering with founders to grow high-quality businesses.
Read moreRavi Monteiro
Partner
Ravi leads GCP’s Marketing and Origination initiatives and has spent his whole career working with UK growth companies. He currently supports our investment partnerships with Security HQ and Crosstide.
Read moreJay 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.
Read moreEmily 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.
Read moreJames 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.
Read moreLiam Bennett
Investment Director
Liam has played a key role in several of our investment partnerships and currently supports the teams at GTS, JKR and Optima Partners. Originally from Australia he has over 10 years’ of transactional experience.
Read moreDan Lee
Investment Director
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.
Read moreHeidi 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.
Read moreJoe 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.
Read moreDominic Judd
Investment Manager
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.
Read moreIssy 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.
Read moreNick Fletcher
Investment Executive
Nick joined in 2026 having spent over 4 years working in technology M&A, supporting on both private equity and trade transactions.
Read moreNick Daborn
Investment Executive
Nick joined in 2026 having spent almost four years working in Software and Tech Services M&A, advising entrepreneurs and investors through a range of transactions, after training as a Chartered Accountant.
Read morePaul 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.
Read morePaul Freeman
Financial Services Industry Specialist
Paul is a Financial Services Industry Specialist, where he supports portfolio companies and investment teams with sector insight, strategic guidance, and operational leadership.
Read moreJames Craig
Portfolio Growth Director
James joined GCP in 2025 to lead the development of our value creation function. He works closely with management teams across the portfolio to drive profitable growth and unlock long-term value.
Read moreTessa Sandford-Bondy
Portfolio Growth Executive
Tessa joined in 2026 having spent eight years across in-house strategy and management consulting, including experience within a PE-backed business.
Read moreJane Newell Brown
People Director
Jane joined in 2025 and works as a people consultant focused on development, wellbeing and performance across GCP and the portfolio.
Read moreJohn 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.
Read moreZoe 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.
Read moreDiva Hollands
Investor Relations and Coverage Manager
As Investor Relations and Coverage Manager, Diva works across fundraising, investor relationships and adviser engagement, having supported the successful close of Fund VI since joining GCP in 2022.
Read moreGeorge Buchanan
Head of Marketing
George leads all strategic marketing and communications activity, while also supporting the marketing teams across our portfolio.
Read moreBunmi Unegbu
Accounts Assistant
Bunmi is part of the GCP finance team and responsible for management accounts preparation, finance processing and operational support.
Read moreLauren Dillon
Executive Assistant and Office Manager
As Executive Assistant and Office Manager, Lauren joined GCP in 2025, having built a strong front-of-house and office management background across retail, talent management and property, with a reputation for organisation, warmth and discretion.
Read moreSophie Barnes
Receptionist & Executive Assistant
As Receptionist and Executive Assistant, Sophie joined GCP in February 2026, having held senior roles in PR and holding degrees in Events and Marketing.
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