10,000 Champions

Zulf Masters, executive chairman, Masters International

- Matthew Rock

A classic global entrepreneurial story: Zulf Masters has grown his pharmaceuticals business over almost three decades, recently raising money to fund its expansion across the world.

Ian Macbeth, CEO, eoSemi

- Matthew Rock

Ian Macbeth, co-founder and CEO of eoSemi, has raised additional finance for the Rotherham semiconductor company.

Tim Critchley, CEO, Semafone

- Matthew Rock

In 18 months, Semafone CEO Tim Critchley has led a dramatic uplift at the call centre software business, recently raising £1.9m to drive growth.

Francis Seriau, founder, Tech Music Schools

- Matthew Rock

Drummer and music training legend Francis Seriau, founder of Tech Music Schools, has partnered with Sovereign Capital to take his music business to a new level.

10,000 Champions: Doug Tetley

- Matthew Rock

Half-Kiwi food and drink executive leads buyout at champagne bar chain Searcys.