Portman Finance Group, founded in 2007 and led by Alex Read – chief executive officer 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. 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.