• Swindon & Wiltshire People
• Thursday January 25 2024
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Private equity firm Maven expands South West operation

Private equity firm Maven has expanded its South West operation to support the delivery of the new South West Investment Fund on behalf of the British Business Bank.

The firm, which manages the equity fund, recently moved into new offices at One Temple Quay and has appointed Rafi Khan as an investment manager.

Rafi joins Maven from Deloitte where he worked as an associate director within its corporate finance team.

“I am thrilled to be a part of Maven during this exciting phase, as we embark on the early stages of the management of the SWIF Maven Equity Finance Fund. I look forward to continuing to foster relationships with entrepreneurs in the South West, and collaborating with the Maven team to support flourishing regional businesses,” said Rafi.

Melanie Goward, partner at Maven, added: “It’s great to welcome Rafi to our growing South West team and to announce our new office in Bristol. Rafi’s experience will aid us in delivering the South West Investment Fund and help reach growing businesses across the region to access finance to support their goals.”

The South West team aims to speak to SMEs across varying industries and make the funding accessible to businesses in all of the South West’s communities where traditional funding may typically not be an option.