Bio
Capital architect, investor, and bank builder operating across institutional finance and entrepreneurial environments.
Institutional role
Matt serves on the council and executive leadership of a foundation-based financial initiative headquartered in Liechtenstein, focused on establishing a network of regulated, community-aligned banks operating within a disciplined European framework.
The structure prioritises capital integrity, governance discipline, and long-term institutional resilience over short-term optimisation.
Track record
As CEO and Founder of BizBritain, Matt has overseen the deployment of more than £125 million in capital to over 10,000 UK startups through government-backed lending programmes and structured finance initiatives.
His work sits at the intersection of capital structure, governance design, and long-horizon decision-making.
Background
Matt began his career focused on supporting founders navigating early-stage funding challenges. Over time, that work evolved into a broader focus on capital architecture — structuring ownership, funding, and governance systems designed to endure.
Today, his work spans both entrepreneurial environments and regulated institutional finance, guided by a consistent focus on long-term alignment and structural integrity.
Approach
Matt operates on the belief that durable institutions are built through disciplined capital structures, aligned incentives, and governance frameworks capable of outlasting cycles.
Whether advising founders, investing in long-horizon ventures, or helping to design regulated banking institutions, the underlying philosophy remains consistent: structure first, growth second.
Appointments & recognition
Matt has served on judging panels and advisory boards across entrepreneurship, finance, and growth programmes, with a focus on commercial viability, capital readiness, and governance discipline.
- Judge — NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards
- Judge — Amazon Scale-Up Awards
- Judge — Shell LiveWire Awards
- Judge — Sage Plc Mentoring Matters Competition
He is a member of the Forbes Business Council , and has been recognised among the UK’s most influential entrepreneurs through a range of industry awards and nominations.
Notable recognition includes:
- Top 100 Most Influential British Entrepreneurs — Richtopia (2019)
- Entrepreneurs’ Champion of the Year — Great British Entrepreneur Awards (2016 & 2017)
- Power 100 (Top 50 ranking) — Smith & Williamson (2016)