GROWTH INVESTOR OF THE YEAR

The ultimate investment provider can demonstrate the best combination of innovation in product development, impact on investee business and engagement of advisers…

The Growth Investor of the Year award recognises providers specialising in alternative investments who can demonstrate innovation in product development, impact on SME growth, and engagement in adviser outreach. Reviewed in context of size of client base and proportion of alternative investment in client portfolios, a panel of judges will score each entry based on questions related to Investment performance, Impact on investee companies, Product development, Adviser outreach and Vision for Growth.

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Toby Austin, CEO of Beauhurst

“We are passionate about helping shine a light on the UK’s high-growth companies. We are delighted to continue our work with Intelligent Partnership on these awards to showcase the power of our data.”


Past Winners

6/28

Octopus Investments

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Our founders’ obsession with always delivering something better has led us on a unique journey. Today we are building companies that people love and which make a difference.

We now have close to 500 employees and manage £6 billion on behalf of more than 50,000 investors. We’ve built market-leading positions in tax-efficient investment, smaller company financing, renewable energy and healthcare. But no matter how big we get, we’ll keep doing the simple things well and keep looking after each of our customers, day in, day out.

https://www.octopusinvestments.com/

17/28

MMC Ventures

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MMC is one of the most active venture capital investors in the UK. We back entrepreneurs based in the UK with global ambition, and partner with them to provide capital and strategic input as they grow.

Founded in 2000, MMC has built a nationwide network that sources our proprietary deal flow and provides valuable connections for our portfolio.

We believe in putting our money where our mouth is. Of the £180m currently under management, over £11m has been invested by the MMC team – on the same terms as our investors.

Our investors are individuals and institutions whose risk appetite, outlook and values match our own. They invest through MMC fund structures that allow us to maximise their returns.

https://www.mmcventures.com/