The KPMG Dealmaker Series Podcast

By Jo Sheerin

What's The KPMG Dealmaker Series Podcast about?

Listen to our podcast in which our experts go behind the scenes of some of our most interesting deals, hearing from both the entrepreneur and the dealmaker.

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The KPMG Dealmaker Series Podcast episodes:

04.17.2023
Episode 13: Dr Sudesh Fernando and Thomas Ogden at Cocogreen
In this episode of our Dealmaker Podcast series, we delve into the exciting deal between Cocogreen and Circularity Capital, a specialist private equity firm investing in growth stage businesses in the circular economy. We talk to Cocogreen's Founder and Co-founder,...
03.07.2023
Episode 12: Neil Pizzey, Managing Director of Amazon Filters
In this episode of our Dealmaker Podcast series, we talk about the deal between Amazon Filters and investor, BGF. Jo Sheerin is joined by Neil Pizzey, Managing Director of Amazon Filters, and Surinder Matharu, from KPMG as they discuss the story...
06.29.2022
Episode 11: Graham Cooke - CEO of Zenergi
In this episode of our Dealmaker Podcast series, we talk about the sale of Zenergi to the mid-market private equity firm, ECI. Jo Sheerin is joined by Graham Cooke, CEO of Zenergi, and Alex Hartley from KPMG as they discuss the...
04.11.2022
Episode 10: Emma Thorne - Partner at Bridges Fund Management
The story behind the deal. In this episode of our Dealmaker Podcast series, we talk about the investment in inclusion and diversity consultancy, Talking Talent, by sustainable investor, Bridges Fund Management, a private equity firm that invests in businesses supporting the...
02.24.2022
Episode 9: Sukhinder Singh - Founder of The Whisky Exchange
In this episode of our Dealmaker Podcast series, we talk about the sale of The Whisky Exchange to the world’s second-largest wine and spirits seller, Pernod Ricard. Jo Sheerin is joined by Sukhinder Singh, Founder of The Whisky Exchange, and Rob...
12.02.2021
Episode 8: Adam Whittaker, CFO of Outright Games and Ben Hutchinson, Investment Director at Rockpool
The story behind the deal. In the eighth episode of our Dealmakers Podcast series, we talk about the sale of Rockpool backed Outright Games to private equity firm EMK Capital. Outright Games is a family-friendly interactive video games publisher featuring...
09.29.2021
Episode 7: Mark Packman, CEO of Matrix Telematics
In the next episode of our Dealmaker Series, host Jo Sheerin is joined by Mark Packman, CEO of Matrix Telematics, a global leader in fleet technology who was recently invested in by Bridges Fund Management, and Nisha Sharma, KPMG Corporate...
07.12.2021
Episode 6: Dan Lowe, Former CEO and Co-Founder of Fourpure Brewing Co
In this episode, KPMG host Jo Sheerin is joined by serial entrepreneur Dan Lowe, original Co-Founder of UK craft brewery Fourpure, and dealmaker Rob Baxter, the KPMG UK Global Head of Consumer in the Corporate Finance team. Dan takes us behind...
06.09.2021
Episode 5: Mick Crosthwaite, former Chairman of HAS Technology
In the fifth episode of our Dealmaker Series, KPMG in the UK host Jo Sheerin is joined by Mick Crosthwaite, former Chairman of HAS Technology, a leading provider of technology solutions for health and social care, and Graham Pearce, TMT...
05.11.2021
Episode 4: Martin Port, BigChange
In this episode of the Dealmaker Series, KPMG host Jo Sheerin is joined by Martin Port, founder of workforce management technology platform, BigChange. They are also joined by Graham Pearce, TMT team lead in Corporate Finance, and Ekrem Shahin who...
04.06.2021
Episode 3: Joff Baker, the Yearsley Group
In this episode we’re in conversation with Joff Baker as he shares his insights and key learnings from the sale of the family business, the Yearsley group, to international warehousing and logistics company, Lineage Logistics in 2018. Joined by Jonathan Boyers,...
03.03.2021
Episode 2: Mark Taylor, InXpress
In this episode of the Dealmaker Series, KPMG host Jo Sheerin is joined by Mark Taylor, Global CEO of tech-enabled international logistics franchise, InXpress. They are also joined by Christian Mayo, a Partner in KPMG’s Corporate Finance team, who supported...
01.29.2021
Episode 1: Daniel Bailey and Henry Doyle, Altinet
In our opening episode of the Dealmaker Series, KPMG host Jo Sheerin is joined by Daniel Bailey and Henry Doyle, who are the Co-Founders of cybersecurity specialist company, Altinet. They are also joined by Graham Pearce, a Partner in KPMG’s...
11.04.2020
Trailer - Welcome to the dealmaker series
What were the deals that made you? In our new podcast we will go behind the scenes of some of our most interesting deals – telling the story from the perspective of the entrepreneur and the dealmaker. We’ll uncover the lessons...
01.19.2020
Ep. 8 - Making tax digital extends its reach
Around 40,000 businesses had their Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT deadline deferred to October 2019, a date which is fast approaching. If yours is one of the businesses affected, are you ready?This episode will look at the experience of...
01.05.2020
Ep. 7 - Getting the most from business promotions
Does your business use discounts, incentive deals or package offers together to customers? Do you receive incentives such as rebates, volume discounts or marketing support payments? Or do you operate some kind of customer loyalty scheme? This episode looks at the...
12.15.2019
Ep. 6 - Business owners: How to navigate changes to the capital taxes regime
The available reliefs from capital gains tax and inheritance tax for owners of private trading companies who are considering a sale or succession have been a cornerstone of tax policy for many years. The 2018 Budget has however introduced a...
12.01.2019
Ep. 5 - How well do you know your customs profile?
International trade is in the spotlight with trade wars looming and Brexit on the horizon, bringing an increased focus on the efficiency of supply chains and minimising customs duty costs. Businesses need to ask: how well do we know our...
11.17.2019
Ep. 4 - Reducing the burden of tax compliance
Managing tax compliance is a growing burden for finance leaders. Tax authorities are starting to use the latest data analytics on financial data provided directly to them to calculate tax due, bypassing taxpayers. But many businesses continue to use dated...
11.04.2019
Ep. 3 - Managing tax matters relating to property
With the recently confirmed extension of the UK’s Capital Allowances relief to cover investments on buildings and structures, alongside ever-increasing charges through business rates, it is more important than ever for businesses to manage taxes across their property portfolio. Whilst...
10.21.2019
Ep. 2 - Managing risk and unlocking the value of innovation
Recent changes to the global tax landscape have seen tax authority challenge around how, and where, innovation activities are taxed. Meanwhile groups need to align their development, enhancement, maintenance, protection and exploitation (DEMPE) functions for both transfer pricing and R&D...
10.07.2019
Ep. 1 - Getting ready for the new off-payroll working regime
Following the consultation on how to implement off-payroll working reforms, the draft IR35 legislation has been published.The new regime, which takes effect in April 2020, will affect all public and private sector organisations that engage with contractors through personal service...

What's The KPMG Dealmaker Series Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The KPMG Dealmaker Series Podcast episodes:

Episode 13: Dr Sudesh Fernando and Thomas Ogden at Cocogreen

Episode 12: Neil Pizzey, Managing Director of Amazon Filters

Episode 11: Graham Cooke - CEO of Zenergi

Episode 10: Emma Thorne - Partner at Bridges Fund Management

Episode 9: Sukhinder Singh - Founder of The Whisky Exchange

Episode 8: Adam Whittaker, CFO of Outright Games and Ben Hutchinson, Investment Director at Rockpool

Episode 7: Mark Packman, CEO of Matrix Telematics

Episode 6: Dan Lowe, Former CEO and Co-Founder of Fourpure Brewing Co

Episode 5: Mick Crosthwaite, former Chairman of HAS Technology

Episode 4: Martin Port, BigChange

Episode 3: Joff Baker, the Yearsley Group

Episode 2: Mark Taylor, InXpress

Episode 1: Daniel Bailey and Henry Doyle, Altinet

Trailer - Welcome to the dealmaker series

Ep. 8 - Making tax digital extends its reach

Ep. 7 - Getting the most from business promotions

Ep. 6 - Business owners: How to navigate changes to the capital taxes regime

Ep. 5 - How well do you know your customs profile?

Ep. 4 - Reducing the burden of tax compliance

Ep. 3 - Managing tax matters relating to property

Ep. 2 - Managing risk and unlocking the value of innovation

Ep. 1 - Getting ready for the new off-payroll working regime