DAMON BONSER

CEO

DAMON BONSER

CEO

Serial entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience building and running product development and manufacturing businesses.

JOHN MATHERS

Chair

JOHN MATHERS

Chair

Former CEO of the Design Council with forty years’ experience in the brand and design industry, across retail, FMCG, and consultancy.

DAVID MOTUM

Director

DAVID MOTUM

Director

Over 30 years' experience at a senior level within the financial media sector including magazine publishing, events and digital products.

DAVID KREMER

Director

DAVID KREMER

Director

Over 25 years’ experience running Seven Towns, a multi-million toy and game business, and co-founder of Rubik’s Brand Limited.

JONATHAN SILVERMAN

Legal Director

JONATHAN SILVERMAN

Legal Director

Co-founder of law firm Silverman Sherliker with over 35 years’ experience of advising growth companies within the creative sector.

MEHJABEEN PATRICK

Investment Comm. Member

MEHJABEEN PATRICK

Investment Comm. Member

CFO and Investment Lead at Creative England & Creative Industries Federation with over 25 years’ experience across both public and private sectors.

VASILIKI CARSON

Investment Comm. Member

VASILIKI CARSON

Investment Comm. Member

Partner at Sapphire Capital Partners LLP, with over 20 years’ experience in accounting and corporate finance.

SIR JOHN ROSE

Investment Comm. Member

SIR JOHN ROSE

Investment Comm. Member

Former Chief Executive of Rolls Royce, Deputy Chairman of Rothschild Group and Chairman of Hambro Perks Environmental Technologies.

JONATHAN GRIFFIN

Investment Comm. Member

JONATHAN GRIFFIN

Investment Comm. Member

Director of family office Amalgamated Holdings Wilkinson Ltd with extensive experience across retail, property and start-ups.

JOSH VALMAN

Investment Comm. Member

JOSH VALMAN

Investment Comm. Member

CEO of RPDK, innovation advisor to the Royal Academy of Engineering and board member of multiple engineering and innovation businesses.

BARRY MOOR

Investment Comm. Member

BARRY MOOR

Investment Comm. Member

Barry is an established MD, with 30 years’ experience in UK manufacturing at Cameron-Price. Key skills include product development & the refinement of manufacturing solutions.

STUART BROWN

Selection Comm. Member

STUART BROWN

Selection Comm. Member

Stuart is an aerospace engineer with 18 years’ experience helping startups and high-growth technology businesses grow, scale and fundraise.

BOYD CARSON

Fund Manager

BOYD CARSON

Fund Manager

Partner at Sapphire Capital Partners LLP, authorised by the FCA, and specialist Investment Manager for SEIS and EIS funds.

ADAM SUTCLIFFE

Head of Mentoring

ADAM SUTCLIFFE

Head of Mentoring

A leading UK design thinker, RCA Fellow and Imperial College tutor. A serial entrepreneur having helped 200+ product start-ups launch into market.

AMY ARCHER

Social Media

AMY ARCHER

Social Media

Communications specialist with over 20 years' experience in PR, content marketing and social media management. Passionate about supporting businesses to achieve their growth ambitions.

SAM KREMER

Analyst

SAM KREMER

Analyst

Economics graduate with experience across the retail and sporting sectors, with particular interest in alternative investment funds and the start-up ecosystem. EISA Accredited.

JENNY GARBIS

Senior Associate

JENNY GARBIS

Senior Associate

Passionate about innovation for good, Jenny has spent the last 10+ years working in mission-led businesses, venture building in startups and helping them access investment

TRACY SHARP

Mentor

TRACY SHARP

Mentor

Engineer, leader, accredited coach and award-winning podcast host using her skills for mission-led startups, SME's and individuals in the product development industry.

The British Design Fund is managed by Sapphire Capital Partners LLP, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with firm reference number 565716. ​Sapphire Capital Partners LLP specialises in the management of SEIS and EIS investment funds.

BDF Advisors Ltd provide the market expertise to identify and accelerate the growth of each investee company. BDF Advisors Ltd is not an FCA authorised firm and will not be providing any investment services or undertaking any regulated activities in connection with the Fund.