Based in Birmingham, Andy has responsibility for new MEIF investments across the Midlands, as well as managing portfolio investments across the region. He joined Maven in 2017 following a long career in SME investment and banking. He was previously a Director with SME investor Seneca Partners in Birmingham, sourcing and managing debt and equity transactions, and has extensive experience of leading a wide variety of SME equity investments across a range of sectors, including in the regional manufacturing sector where he played a leading role in launching and delivering the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI), a £345m national Government funded programme.   Prior to that Andy held roles which involved advising SMEs on strategic and fundraising issues, including a number of non-executive appointments.