Portman Finance Group, founded in 2007 and led by Alex Read – chief executive and founder, Simon Pratt – chief operations officer and Ben Laidler – chief commercial officer, is a Northampton-based finance provider focussed on funding solutions for SMEs. Operating as both a lender and broker, the company offers services including asset finance, business loans, and luxury car finance. Since its inception, Portman has facilitated over £1.5b in funding for over 20,000 businesses, facilitating equipment acquisition, equity release, and growth capital. Alex is a serial entrepreneur having also founded Boost Trampoline Parks, a Commercial Property company, a residential development and lettings business as well as two commercial finance lending businesses.