Caledonian Leisure is a staycation holiday specialist offering great value short breaks and holidays throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe, from seaside getaways and city breaks to family attractions and sporting events.
We have committed to a £2 million Series A investment to support the highly experienced team in the process of launching its programme of coach and self-drive holidays.
Greg Blin
Investment Partner
Greg sources and executes investments into fast-growing businesses and is our resident consumer expert. He combines a natural flair for understanding the drivers of brand value, insight into wider market dynamics and strong corporate finance experience.
I first got into growth investing because it has afforded me the opportunity to work and build relationships with some incredibly talented entrepreneurs and ambitious management teams to support them on their growth journey.
Greg joined Gresham House Ventures in 2021 and has been part of the Mobeus VCTs team since 2013.
Previous investments and Board positions include Virgin Wines, MPB, Rotageek and Buster + Punch.
Greg’s previous roles include investments at Piper Private Equity and Corporate Finance at PwC. He holds a BA/ ACC in Business Studies and Accounting and is a Chartered Accountant (ICAS).
Outside of work, Greg enjoys a range of sports including golf, tennis and skiing, would secretly love to be a DJ, and has a passion for travel.
Simon Bursell
Portfolio Director
Simon brings over 30 years’ experience of supporting, financing, and advising SMEs to Gresham House and the Mobeus VCTs. He represents the team on the Board of several businesses. Simon is a generalist with particular experience in ecommerce, manufacturing and branded outdoor clothing and accessories.
It is a real privilege to work with so many great businesses and management teams and support them in their growth ambitions.
His previous roles include Equity partner and board member at Dains Accountants, Corporate Finance roles at Smith Cooper and Deloitte, and at NatWest Development as a Capital Investment executive.
Simon is a past winner of Insider E. Midlands – Dealmaker of the Year, Advisory Team of the Year and Deal of the Year (Equip/Rab and Trekmates) and holds a BEng in Engineering Science.
Outside of work Simon enjoys a round of golf, unhealthy food and a beer/wine, preferably all on the same day.
