Welcome to the Growth Capital Ventures team

Norm has held senior positions in startups, mid sized SMEs and PLCs operating across a variety of sectors including finance, telecoms, infrastructure and property.

Throughout his career, Norman has been involved in raising finance to support business growth and large scale infrastructure projects. His experience includes raising seed capital for start-ups, securing expansion capital (£60M) for a Netherlands based Internet Service Provider (“ISP”) and development capital for infrastructure projects. At Bell CM he was responsible for developing the strategic growth plan and securing investment for new business opportunities including mergers and acquisitions.

Norm is an Approved Person with the Financial Conduct Authority (CF1 / CF3 / CF11 / CF30). He holds the RICS Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management, he studied his MBA at Bradford and completed the Oxford Private Equity Programme, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Craig has a wealth of experience supporting businesses and large scale development projects. He acts as a strategic adviser, mentor, Non Exec and investor to a range of startups, early stage and established businesses, helping to raise finance and support growth.

His experience spans a number of sectors including; technology, alternative finance, property, housing, regeneration and management consultancy and includes raising seed / growth capital for high growth businesses and project finance for regeneration / real estate projects.

Craig is an approved person with the Financial Conduct Authority (CF1 / CF10/ CF30). He holds an MBA (Enterprise) and is Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and brings an entrepreneurial approach to business, strategy, finance, growth and development.

As Investor Relations Director, Dan effectively communicates our opportunities with our private investor network, ensuring they have access to the opportunities they desire to support the development of a diversified portfolio of venture capital, private equity and property investments.

With a background in marketing and communications, Dan has worked closely with a number of financial services and technology-focused organisations to drive forward their communication strategies.

Having joined the team in 2019 as an intern whilst studying Marketing and Management at Newcastle University, since that point Harvey has secured a role as a Digital Marketing Graduate, and more recently, been promoted to the role of Investment Communications and Marketing Executive. 

Possessing a strong experience in both the study and practice of the marketing and investment fields, Harvey leads in the planning and execution of regular, SEO-optimised website content, multi-channel social media marketing, email marketing and regular investor communications and relationship-building. Now increasingly involved in the overall strategising of GCV’s marketing and investor relations efforts, Harvey contributes end-to-end expertise across his department.

Jo graduated from Newcastle University in 2018 with a degree in Journalism, Media and Culture and has an enthusiasm for digital marketing and digital content writing.

Jo is responsible for producing customer-focused website content and assisting with the execution of the wider marketing strategy for the various brands under GCV. Working closely with the rest of the marketing team, as well as the design and development teams, Jo ensures a constant stream of relevant, quality digital marketing materials with customer satisfaction at the forefront.

Emma has over 14 years experience in administration spanning various industries. She is responsible for managing the company’s back office processes in addition to overseeing the administration team, ensuring the efficient delivery of admin support across the business.

Emma works closely with Senior Managers and Directors providing HR assistance and Project Support across all areas of the business.

Laura is AAT Qualified and has 12 years experience within finance across blue chip organisations, with a particular focus on Manufacturing. Laura is responsible for supporting the finance function across the GCV group of companies.

Laura is an experienced ledger clerk, and will work alongside the CEO supporting with the day to day finance function as well as completion of management accountants including reporting and reconciliations.