Food and drink: David Jonas, Vegetarian Express

David’s specialist food business is the leading UK supplier of plant-based ingredients, with unrivalled sourcing abilities and a product range including tofu, tempeh, quinoa, nuts, spices and pulses. Advised by BCMS, this dynamic, growing business secured investment from impact investor Bridges Ventures.

In this video, David explains how he spent “two or three years exploring our options as a business”. He has some essential advice on choosing the right advisor, how to keep a transaction confidential, and the importance of looking at a range of acquirers on their merits.