Midlands and South West judging panel 

Mark Advani

Partner, Livingbridge

Mark Advani

Mark is a Founding Partner of Livingbridge, one of the UK’s leading private equity firms, managing £2.1bn with over 100 people throughout the UK, US and Australia, investing in fast-growing business.

Mark lives in Worcestershire and is responsible for the development of firm’s international strategy and formerly for the establishment of the UK regional offices within Manchester and Birmingham.

During his tenure at LivingBridge the firm has invested in over 130 companies including; Sykes Cottages, M24-7, inov-8, Onyx, Witherslack, Fat Face, Williams Medical Supplies and Wiggle.

Mark grew up in Newcastle where he initially trained with Barclays Bank. He has worked throughout the UK but also spent time in New York, Hong Kong, Melbourne and Boston.