Alex is a growth capital investor at BGF. BGF is the most active and influential investor in small and mid-sized businesses in the UK, with £2.5bn to support a range of growing companies – early stage, growth stage and quoted – across every region and sector of the economy.BGF is a minority, non-controlling equity partner with a patient outlook, based on shared long-term goals with the management teams it backs. With a 150+ strong team, BGF offers an unparalleled international network of business leaders, sector experts, board-level non-executives and provides in-house support with Chair and senior executive selection and appointments.Prior to BGF, Alex spent 2 years at the Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF), supporting the growth and success of Australian SME’s via the investment of long-term, patient, minority equity capital. Beyond capital, ABGF facilitates mentorship and access to board and executive talent, and provide expertise and advice to help businesses achieve their full potential.Alex spent 4 years in investment banking at Greenhill & Co, advising clients on M&A and capital markets transactions across the general industrials, financial services and real estate sectors.Alex has also spent time working for non-profit organisations in the US and India focusing on childhood education and economic empowerment.