In this episode of The Forward Thinking CFO, we speak to Alistair Brew, an Investor at the Business Growth Fund.

Growing businesses will always need funding, which means that Alistair’s role as one of the key figures at BGF is to help CFOs at burgeoning organisations get their hands on all-important cash. At the last count, the fund had made over 400 investments since its launch in 2011.

Before joining the BGF, Alistair worked with Close Brothers and Octopus Ventures, building a seasoned career in small company investment. With so much experience in helping to fund businesses at important stages of their growth, Chris gave some priceless insights.

Listen below to discover:

- What sets BGF aside as a ‘different kind of investor’ to banks or PE houses

- The importance of long-term relationships between businesses and their investors.

- How Investor Committees work, and what they look for in companies.

If you’re an entrepreneur or CFO of a business looking for growth capital, this episode will give you a fascinating insight into what investors are ultimately looking for in a growing organisation.

We’re keen to hear your thoughts on this episode, so please do get in touch at [email protected] with any feedback you have.

If you want to find out more about Alistair, check out his LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-brew-316b3/

If you want to learn more about the Business Growth Fund, have a look at their website at – https://www.bgf.co.uk/