Tim EvansInvestment Director
Tim has been with Creative UK for nearly a decade and oversees all investment activity at the organisation. Tim has spent the past 15 years helping entrepreneurs to take innovative and compelling creative products to market and is passionate about the power of business as an engine for positive social change.
As an investment lead, Tim has secured over 50 investments across equity and debt, working with over 400 creative companies and supporting three exits.
His key industry focusses are: SaaS, VFX, Games, Agency and TV Production.
Tim’s prior experience includes running his own production company, the management of Creative England’s equity fund and the programme management of the South West Innovation Network programmes.
When not at work, Tim’s main interests are “what madness my son will say next,” sport and technology.
tim.evans@wearecreative.uk
Rahul MisraInvestment Principal
Rahul Misra is Investment Principal at Creative UK. Since joining Creative UK in 2021, Rahul has led investments in creative companies across gaming, animation, immersive entertainment, music, architecture, design and advertising, from across Creative UK’s commercial and impact funds.
Rahul previously worked in institutional asset management, with a focus on investment strategy and governance, where his clients were blue chip and global pension and sovereign wealth funds.
Rahul’s career transition to SME investment happened through his own interest in the creative industries. Alongside finance, Rahul has created his own body of work in music and audio visual production, featured on platforms such as Rolling Stone India and Resonance FM London. Rahul uses his finance experience and investment track record to empower the creative industries, which he sees as a catalyst for positive change.
Rahul.Misra@wearecreative.uk
Nick CavanderSenior Portfolio Manager
Nick accrued over 15 years of experience at Film & TV creative agencies before joining Creative UK Investments. During this time, Nick was involved in delivering 170+ international campaigns for Universal, Warner Bros, StudioCanal, Lionsgate and UK independents including releases for Avatar, Rush, Marley, Slumdog Millionaire and Fantastic Mr Fox.
After being an investment manager for his first 3 years at Creative UK Investments, Nick now manages the portfolio team and helps companies with their growth strategies, board infrastructure and debt servicing.
Nick brings with him a deep and first-hand knowledge of Film & TV production and post that helps him to support screen investment clients with industry insight as well as his financial acumen, particularly in the Film & TV, agency and gaming sectors.
Nick.Cavander@wearecreative.uk
Tim has been with Creative UK for nearly a decade and oversees all investment activity at the organisation. Tim has spent the past 15 years helping entrepreneurs to take innovative and compelling creative products to market and is passionate about the power of business as an engine for positive social change.
As an investment lead, Tim has secured over 50 investments across equity and debt, working with over 400 creative companies and supporting three exits.
His key industry focusses are: SaaS, VFX, Games, Agency and TV Production.
Tim’s prior experience includes running his own production company, the management of Creative England’s equity fund and the programme management of the South West Innovation Network programmes.
When not at work, Tim’s main interests are “what madness my son will say next,” sport and technology.
tim.evans@wearecreative.uk
Rahul Misra is Investment Principal at Creative UK. Since joining Creative UK in 2021, Rahul has led investments in creative companies across gaming, animation, immersive entertainment, music, architecture, design and advertising, from across Creative UK’s commercial and impact funds.
Rahul previously worked in institutional asset management, with a focus on investment strategy and governance, where his clients were blue chip and global pension and sovereign wealth funds.
Rahul’s career transition to SME investment happened through his own interest in the creative industries. Alongside finance, Rahul has created his own body of work in music and audio visual production, featured on platforms such as Rolling Stone India and Resonance FM London. Rahul uses his finance experience and investment track record to empower the creative industries, which he sees as a catalyst for positive change.
Rahul.Misra@wearecreative.uk
Nick accrued over 15 years of experience at Film & TV creative agencies before joining Creative UK Investments. During this time, Nick was involved in delivering 170+ international campaigns for Universal, Warner Bros, StudioCanal, Lionsgate and UK independents including releases for Avatar, Rush, Marley, Slumdog Millionaire and Fantastic Mr Fox.
After being an investment manager for his first 3 years at Creative UK Investments, Nick now manages the portfolio team and helps companies with their growth strategies, board infrastructure and debt servicing.
Nick brings with him a deep and first-hand knowledge of Film & TV production and post that helps him to support screen investment clients with industry insight as well as his financial acumen, particularly in the Film & TV, agency and gaming sectors.
Nick.Cavander@wearecreative.uk
Nick DonaghyInvestment Manager
Nick joined the team as Investment Manager in 2024, bringing with him extensive experience in the corporate banking sector.
He has previously deployed funds for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, as well as supporting clients at the likes of Santander, FW Capital and NatWest.
nick.donaghy@wearecreative.uk
Mike MawbeyPortfolio Risk Manager
Mike joined Creative UK in June 2024 and is our Portfolio Risk Manager. Mike will act in deteriorating positions, as well as supporting the wider Portfolio and Investment Team with our overall credit strategy.
His role also includes supporting Portfolio Managers, by building meaningful and supportive relationships with portfolio clients. Mike has extensive Risk and Relationship Management experience, gained over a long career within the financial services sector.
Outside of work, Mike keeps active with his family, plays occasional golf, enjoys skiing and loves music.
mike.mawbey@wearecreative.uk
Sasha joined the Investment team at Creative UK after having spent 15 years working within the Film industry, including seven years as MD of her own company.
Sasha has an Executive MBA obtained from Saïd Business School and is passionate about helping founders from within the creative sectors, having formerly been one herself.
Sasha.Collington@wearecreative.uk
Nick joined the team as Investment Manager in 2024, bringing with him extensive experience in the corporate banking sector.
He has previously deployed funds for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, as well as supporting clients at the likes of Santander, FW Capital and NatWest.
nick.donaghy@wearecreative.uk
Mike joined Creative UK in June 2024 and is our Portfolio Risk Manager. Mike will act in deteriorating positions, as well as supporting the wider Portfolio and Investment Team with our overall credit strategy.
His role also includes supporting Portfolio Managers, by building meaningful and supportive relationships with portfolio clients. Mike has extensive Risk and Relationship Management experience, gained over a long career within the financial services sector.
Outside of work, Mike keeps active with his family, plays occasional golf, enjoys skiing and loves music.
mike.mawbey@wearecreative.uk
Hannah LongPortfolio Manager
Hannah joined the investment team at Creative UK in 2020 and sits within our Portfolio Management team. As Portfolio Manager, she looks after a broad church of creative businesses post-investment, supporting them in their next growth stage. She also leads on our portfolio events programme which includes round tables, panel sessions, networking and pitch practice events. Hannah’s down to earth approach to business allows her to establish strong professional relationships with her clients and build invaluable communities for knowledge sharing and expertise insight.
In her free time, Hannah is a brilliant actress. Aside from the stage, her happy place is crabbing with her kids in Stoke Gabriel, Devon.
hannah.long@wearecreative.uk
Lucie ApampaMarketing & Origination Manager, Investment
Lucie leads on marketing and origination activity for the Investment team. Lucie has been working in Digital Marketing for over seven years, having specialised in the finance sector for the past three years and brings her experience in B2B and consumer-led marketing to her role. As Marketing Manager, Lucie’s main focus is on lead generation; she also creates content to support both the Creative UK team and its investment clients.
Outside of work Lucie can be found in Goal Defence on the netball court.
Lucie.Apampa@wearecreative.uk
Jackie BoydPortfolio Manager
Jackie has been with Creative UK since 2015 and during this time has worked across our Investment and Programme teams supporting creative businesses at various stages of growth. Jackie has helped the development of our investment portfolio which includes over 450 businesses. Jackie is now responsible for managing parts of this portfolio and supporting our investee businesses through their growth journey.
Jackie is our resident Geordie and prior to joining Creative UK, had worked within the games, digital and tech industries across the North East and beyond. Jackie is passionate about the creative sector and the diversity it represents – she enjoys the variety of ideas, stories, collaborations, products and teams that make up the sector.
Outside of work, Jackie is a fully qualified Canine Hydrotherapist, a keen gardener and loves to travel.
Jackie.Boyd@wearecreative.uk
Hannah joined the investment team at Creative UK in 2020 and sits within our Portfolio Management team. As Portfolio Manager, she looks after a broad church of creative businesses post-investment, supporting them in their next growth stage. She also leads on our portfolio events programme which includes round tables, panel sessions, networking and pitch practice events. Hannah’s down to earth approach to business allows her to establish strong professional relationships with her clients and build invaluable communities for knowledge sharing and expertise insight.
In her free time, Hannah is a brilliant actress. Aside from the stage, her happy place is crabbing with her kids in Stoke Gabriel, Devon.
hannah.long@wearecreative.uk
Lucie leads on marketing and origination activity for the Investment team. Lucie has been working in Digital Marketing for over seven years, having specialised in the finance sector for the past three years and brings her experience in B2B and consumer-led marketing to her role. As Marketing Manager, Lucie’s main focus is on lead generation; she also creates content to support both the Creative UK team and its investment clients.
Outside of work Lucie can be found in Goal Defence on the netball court.
Lucie.Apampa@wearecreative.uk
Jackie has been with Creative UK since 2015 and during this time has worked across our Investment and Programme teams supporting creative businesses at various stages of growth. Jackie has helped the development of our investment portfolio which includes over 450 businesses. Jackie is now responsible for managing parts of this portfolio and supporting our investee businesses through their growth journey.
Jackie is our resident Geordie and prior to joining Creative UK, had worked within the games, digital and tech industries across the North East and beyond. Jackie is passionate about the creative sector and the diversity it represents – she enjoys the variety of ideas, stories, collaborations, products and teams that make up the sector.
Outside of work, Jackie is a fully qualified Canine Hydrotherapist, a keen gardener and loves to travel.
Jackie.Boyd@wearecreative.uk
Hannah UptonInvestment Analyst
Hannah joined Creative UK as an Investment Analyst and provides operational support to the investment team. Her role involves appraising new opportunities and managing early-stage leads. Hannah has a strong finance background, having previously worked as an accountant and obtaining an AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting. She is also currently studying towards the ACCA Qualification.
Outside of work, Hannah enjoys keeping active and travelling.
hannah.upton@wearecreative.uk
Tom SweetsurInvestment Analyst
Tom is an Investment Analyst supporting the wider Investment Team with operational duties that help the team to maximise opportunities and understand the market.
His role includes managing early-stage leads and conducting industry research. Tom previously worked in wealth management and also has experience as an auditor, giving him a keen eye for detail.
Outside of work Tom likes to keep active on the tennis court and loves all things film.
tom.sweetsur@wearecreative.uk
Hannah joined Creative UK as an Investment Analyst and provides operational support to the investment team. Her role involves appraising new opportunities and managing early-stage leads. Hannah has a strong finance background, having previously worked as an accountant and obtaining an AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting. She is also currently studying towards the ACCA Qualification.
Outside of work, Hannah enjoys keeping active and travelling.
hannah.upton@wearecreative.uk
Tom is an Investment Analyst supporting the wider Investment Team with operational duties that help the team to maximise opportunities and understand the market.
His role includes managing early-stage leads and conducting industry research. Tom previously worked in wealth management and also has experience as an auditor, giving him a keen eye for detail.
Outside of work Tom likes to keep active on the tennis court and loves all things film.
tom.sweetsur@wearecreative.uk
