Joanne Smith
Private Equity Investor at Business Growth Fund Ltd
Network origin in Joanne Smith first degree
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Business Growth Fund Ltd
 Business Growth Fund Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Business Growth Fund Ltd (BGF) is private equity firm founded in 2011 by Stephen Welton. The firm is headquartered in the UK.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 155 |
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Companies connected to Joanne Smith via their personal network
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| University of Warwick | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Edinburgh | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
BGF Group Plc
 BGF Group Plc Investment ManagersFinance BGF Group Plc is a British company that invests in numerous businesses from an evergreen balance sheet. The private company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company provides growth capital and offers more than just that. The company was founded in 2011 by Stephen Frank Welton, who has been the CEO since 2011. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member | |
Lloyds Development Capital (Holdings) Ltd.
 Lloyds Development Capital (Holdings) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Lloyds Development Capital (Holdings) Ltd. (LDC) is a private equity firm founded in 1981. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom and is wholly owned by LBG Equity Investments Ltd. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Durham | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Sheffield | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Sycurio Ltd.
 Sycurio Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sycurio Ltd. engages in the provision of software to contact centers that take secure credit and debit card payments. It offers bankprotect, personal protect, and secured solutions. The company was founded by Richard Charles Ingle Cooper-Driver and David Mark Jackson in 2009 and is headquartered in Guildford, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Leeds | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Octopus Private Equity LLP
 Octopus Private Equity LLP Investment ManagersFinance Octopus Private Equity LLP (OPE) is the London-based private equity division of Octopus Ventures, a UK investment and fund manager. Established in 2004, OPE also has an office in Leeds, UK. OPE focuses on the lower mid market in the UK through MBOs, buy and builds, development capital and MBI transactions. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Loughborough University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom)
 Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) provides brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK. David Sproul has been the CEO of the British company since 2003. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of St. Andrews | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Glasgow | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Paintbox Group Ltd.
 Paintbox Group Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Paintbox Group Ltd. manufacturers automotive parts and accessories for motor vehicles. Its products include exterior trim, front and rear fascia systems, body kits closure systems grille assemblies roof systems and structural components. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom. | Industrial Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Manchester | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
GCI Managed Services Group Ltd.
 GCI Managed Services Group Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications GCI Managed Services Group Ltd. provides information and communications technology and telecommunications services. The firm offers services in connectivity, communications, data safety, cloud computing and managed IT. The company was founded by Wayne Jason Martin in 2000 and is headquartered in Lincoln, the United Kingdom. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Amdaris Group Ltd.
 Amdaris Group Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Amdaris Group Ltd. develops software. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Counterslip, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
CyDen Ltd.
 CyDen Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology CyDen Ltd. designs, manufactures and markets intense pulsed light technology devices. It has deep domain experience of the category, having originally begun its life making devices for professional salons. Its products include smoothskin gold intelligent IPL hair removal and smoothskin ultrafast IPL hair removal. The company was founded by Kevin Smith, Marc Clement, Michael Kiernan and Jan Henning Simonsen in 2002 and is headquartered in Swansea, the United Kingdom. | Medical Specialties | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Maven Capital Partners UK LLP
 Maven Capital Partners UK LLP Investment ManagersFinance Maven Capital Partners UK LLP (Maven Capital Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Mattioli Woods PLC founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Birmingham | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Sovereign Capital Partners LLP
 Sovereign Capital Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Sovereign Capital Partners LLP (Sovereign Capital Partners) is an hprivate equity firm founded in 1988. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
iPulse Ltd.
 iPulse Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology iPulse Ltd. engages in the manufacture of medical and dental instruments. The company was founded on November 23, 2012 and is headquartered in Swansea, the United Kingdom. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Warwick Business School | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Sheffield Hallam University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
MyLife Digital Ltd.
 MyLife Digital Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services MyLife Digital Ltd. engages in the provision of software-as-a-service solution. It offers Consentric, a personal data management platform that rebalance the control of data between organization and the citizen it serves. The company was founded by Mark Reed and Jason Cromack on December 19, 2014 and is headquartered in Corsham, the United Kingdom. | Data Processing Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Dunedin LLP
 Dunedin LLP Investment ManagersFinance Downing Ventures (Downing) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Director/Board Member | |
| University College London | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Livingbridge EP LLP
 Livingbridge EP LLP Investment ManagersFinance Livingbridge EP LLP (Livingbridge) is a private equity subsidiary of Livingbridge VC LLP founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in London with additional offices in Manchester, Boston and Melbourne. | Investment Managers | Director of Investments Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
F (Realisations) 2023 Ltd.
 F (Realisations) 2023 Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services F (Realisations) 2023 Ltd. provides drainage contractor services. Its services include CCTV pipeline surveying, gulley and catchpit cleaning, high pressure water jetting, liquid waste tinkering, road sweeping and waste recycling. The company was founded by Barry Robins in 1982 and is headquartered in Rayleigh, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Evoke Creative (Holdings) Ltd.
 Evoke Creative (Holdings) Ltd. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Evoke Creative Ltd. designs and manufactures digital technologies that help clients to engage with their customers in dynamic and rewarding ways. The firm offers consultation, solution discovery, software, hardware, manufacture, and integration services. The company was founded by Neil Andrew Clark and Dean Paul Ward in 2003 and is headquartered in Bromborough, the United Kingdom. | Computer Processing Hardware | Director/Board Member | |
Extentia Group Ltd.
 Extentia Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Extentia Group Ltd. engages in venture and development capital companies. It provides a range of specialist services across the full spectrum of the built environment to clients across the public and private sector. The company was founded on March 26, 2015 and is headquartered in Sale, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Woodall Nicholson Holdings Ltd.
 Woodall Nicholson Holdings Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Woodall Nicholson Holdings Ltd. is a holding British company founded in 2013 that operates subsidiaries which manufacture motor vehicle bodies. The private company is based in Bolton, UK. | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member | |
Key Capital Partners LLP
 Key Capital Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Key Capital Partners LLP (Key Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Broadband Satellite Services Ltd.
 Broadband Satellite Services Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Broadband Satellite Services Ltd. provides satellite communication and telecommunications solutions. Its main activity is to manage and operate its subsidiaries. The company was founded on September 5, 2012 and is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member | |
A Pearson Holdings Ltd.
 A Pearson Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance A Pearson Holdings Ltd. is a leading supplier of British tomatoes to high street retailers and growers. The private company was founded in 2008 and is owned by the Pearson family, based in Cheshire, UK. The company has seven sites throughout the UK and are the largest supplier of British tomatoes to the high street, responsible for approximately 30% of total production. The British company also supplies other produce to multiple retailers. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Coppergreen Developments Ltd.
 Coppergreen Developments Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Coppergreen Developments Ltd. owns and operates hotels. The company was founded on November 22, 2007 and is headquartered in Sheffield, The United Kingdom. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member | |
Altec Engineering Ltd. (Durham)
 Altec Engineering Ltd. (Durham) Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Altec Engineering Ltd. manufactures engineering and precision machine component. The firm serves aerospace, space science, oil and gas, automotive, medical science, and nuclear and renewable energy industries. The firm's services include engineering support, computer numeric control precision making, tool making, specialist coatings, and systems integrators. The company was founded by Ron Waite in 1978 and is headquartered in Bowburn, the United Kingdom. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member | |
STATS (UK) Ltd.
 STATS (UK) Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing STATS (UK) Ltd. is based in Kintore, UK. Part of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., STATS (UK) Ltd. is a pipeline isolation, hot tapping & British line plugging company that provides specialist tools and technology services for a safer energy industry. The company was founded in 1998 by Peter Alexander Duguid. Leigh James Howarth has been the CEO of the company since 2012. STATS (UK was acquired by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. on August 22, 2023. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member | |
Quality Service Recruitment Ltd.
 Quality Service Recruitment Ltd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Quality Service Recruitment Ltd. provides recruitment services to business in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire. It offers their services to clients and job seekers across specialist divisions including driving, industrial, office, engineering, catering, care and office. The company is headquartered in Bobbersmill, the United Kingdom. | Personnel Services | Director/Board Member | |
Foresight Group LLP
 Foresight Group LLP Investment ManagersFinance Foresight Group LLP (Foresight Group) is a private equity subsidiary of Foresight Group CI Ltd founded in 1984 by Bernard William Fairman. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Kick ICT Group Ltd.
 Kick ICT Group Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Kick ICT Group Ltd. provides information technology acquisition and development services. The company was founded by Thomas O’Hara and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
Waracle Holding Co. Ltd.
 Waracle Holding Co. Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Waracle Holding Co. Ltd. is a British company founded in 2019 that collaborates with businesses in financial services, health, and energy to design and engineer intelligent digital experiences. Waracle Holding Co. is based in Dundee, UK. The private company's focus is on helping ambitious businesses achieve their most challenging digital missions, with a particular emphasis on creating exceptional customer experiences. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Waracle Ltd.
 Waracle Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Waracle Ltd. engages in the development of mobile software application services. It offers mobile application development, feature enhancements and optimization services. The firm also provides enterprise mobility, field sales, operations, healthcare, event and tourism application solutions. The company was founded by Mike Wharton in 2007 and is headquartered in Dundee, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
STATS Group Ltd.
 STATS Group Ltd. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services STATS Group Ltd. engages in the provision of pipeline-related solutions. It offers pressurised pipeline isolation, hot tapping and plugging services to the global oil, gas and petrochemical industries. The company was founded by Peter Alexander Duguid in 1998 and is headquartered in Kintore, the United Kingdom. | Oilfield Services/Equipment | Director/Board Member | |
Keenan (Recycling) Ltd.
 Keenan (Recycling) Ltd. TruckingTransportation Keenan (Recycling) Ltd. provides organic waste management services. Its services include composting, bin washing, shredding, screening, waste cooking oil collection, and chipping. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Turriff, the United Kingdom. | Trucking | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United Kingdom | 49 |
| Israel | 2 |
| France | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 18 |
| Finance | 12 |
| Technology Services | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Communications | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 245 |
| Private Equity Investor | 85 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 55 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 55 |
| Chairman | 42 |
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| Anthony Rudd | 32 |
| Neil Johnson | 29 |
| Juliet Davenport | 29 |
| Jane Elizabeth Vinson | 19 |
| Laura Jane Sandys | 16 |
| Tim Whittard | 15 |
| Mark Bryant | 15 |
| Alice Avis | 15 |
| William Robert Gresty | 13 |
| Alistair J. Brew | 12 |
| Ian Downing | 12 |
| Tom Jenkins | 11 |
| Matt Reed | 11 |
| Matthew Joseph Widdall | 11 |
| Mark Stephen Freer | 10 |
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