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Luke Johnson

Luke Johnson

Serial Entrepreneur & Strategic Shareholder of Beer & Partners


Luke Johnson, regular columnist for the Financial Times, is the chairman of Risk Capital Partners Limited, a private equity house. He is the part owner and chairman of Gail's Artisan Bakery, Giraffe Restaurants, Patisserie Valerie and Baker & Spice. He is a major owner and director of the market leader in car park equipment, APT Controls. Previously he was chairman of Pizza Express and a director of IDH. He is the former chairman of Channel 4 Television Corporation.

In May 2010 Luke acquired a 27.4% stake in Beer & Partners, making him the largest single shareholder in the company. His investment gives him a direct route to support the 100-strong network of small businesses that we work with annually.

“I believe that entrepreneurs are a crucial driving force in our economy. I’ve been writing 'The Entrepreneur' column in the Financial Times for several years and think the growth opportunities at this vibrant end of business are exciting and potentially very rewarding. By becoming part of Beer & Partners and its network, I will be able to provide far greater support and tap into a wider pool of ambitious entrepreneurs than I ever could by myself.”

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“Angel investors are the only realistic option for these early-stage companies. Currently banks are barely open for business, or tend to offer loans on unattractive terms, so the need for equity capital is greater than ever. What’s more, since current low interest rates give savers such poor returns, more and more angel investors are emerging that have a strong appetite for direct investment in small companies. Using a business angel network, such as Beer & Partners, entrepreneurs can get access to a huge pool of potential investment and expertise.”

 

 

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