Growth capital · Central London
Proven.Proactive.Growth partner.
Capital investment for next-stage growth, backed by leading entrepreneurs and former founders with a proven track record of commercial success.
The fund
Built by operators. For founder-led businesses.
Growth Fund 1 is fully focused on delivery for its portfolio and investors, in a dedicated one-fund model.
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Led by entrepreneurs
- Proven founders, backed by a self-invested advisory panel
- Networks and judgement to guide growth and exit
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EBITDA-profitable only
- UK-based, founder-led businesses
- B2B markets across professional services, human capital, healthcare and agency models
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Expertise-led access
- Founder-led businesses at key inflection points
- 2–4 year hold, hands-on with management
- Largely off-market opportunities
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Invitation only
- Investors are hands-on operators
- Practical experience, strategic input, full alignment
1 fund focus
Active involvement in every growth project.
No shared resources, no diverted effort
No concurrent raises until GF1 is delivered and investors fully repaid
Every fee, and all leadership focus, committed to this one fund
Our people
Experience is our USP.
Backed by leading entrepreneurs and a panel of experienced, self-invested advisory members.
Toby Dixon
Managing Partner
Track record
- Founder, CEO and Co-Chairman of Marlin Green, pan-European tech recruitment
- Built over 11 years: 17+ countries, offices in London and Düsseldorf
- Exited 2021 in an Inflexion-backed trade deal; earn-outs and loan notes fully redeemed
- Retained as NED and Steering Committee member
Accolades
2025Honorary DBA, Bangor University
2019Queen’s Award for International Trade
2019European Business Awards winner
2019Sunday Times SME Export Track 100
—Consecutive FT 1000 listings
2010–21Multiple industry awards
The engine room
A proven operational team of capable, responsive and highly experienced professionals.
Eddy Cammegh
Principal
- Durham University & BPP Law School
- Leads deal origination
- Private equity background; scale-up focus
Peter Hindle-Marsh
Investment Partner
- 30+ years in senior finance, including private equity
- Leads financial due diligence
- Oversees financial best practice to exit
Sam Lawson
Head of Operations
- 20+ years in operational growth and tech enablement
- Supported businesses from start-up to £30M+ exits
- Advises on tech integration and efficiency
Live portfolio
Where we’re invested.
EV infrastructure
The Pharmacist Network Group · Healthcare
EV charging
Connekt EV Charging
- Award-winning UK commercial charge point operator
- End-to-end for business, landowners and public sector
- No-upfront-cost funding; nationwide coverage
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Clinical training
MORPh
- Pharmacist-led training and consultancy for primary care
- Nearly 20 years; 16,000+ member network
- CPD, specialist academies, medication reviews
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Clinical services
The Pharmacist Network
- Clinical pharmacy and medicines management for the NHS
- Tailored plans for efficiency, quality and patient safety
- Scalable delivery across GP practices
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Media
In the press.
Real DealsOperator-led fund bets on pharmacy growth with first deal
Insider Media“The potential is enormous”: Growth Fund 1 backs healthcare consultancy network
TheBusinessDeskPrivate equity fund makes debut with healthcare investment
Business Up NorthNorth East healthcare co gets PE boost for acquisition
Elite BusinessHow to win big in fiercely competitive markets
BusinessCloud“Steve Bartlett and I are cut from the same cloth”
TechBlastWhy mindset is the difference between success and failure
Join us for the journey
We know how to
land a target.
Growth Capital 1 LTD (FRN 1001418) is an appointed representative of Panima Capital Management Limited (FRN 653812), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Member, UK Private Capital. All rights reserved.