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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.
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.

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Alex 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.

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Garrett 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.

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James 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.

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Ravi 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.

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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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Liam 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.

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Dan 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.

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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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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 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.

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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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Nick 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.

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Nick 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.

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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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Paul 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.

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James 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.

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Tessa 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.

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Jane 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.

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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 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.

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George Buchanan

Head of Marketing

George leads all strategic marketing and communications activity, while also supporting the marketing teams across our portfolio.

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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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Lauren 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.

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Sophie 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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