It takes an entrepreneur and founder to understand an entrepreneur and founder and I found that in Richard Harpin.

I started Additional Lengths in 2003. Extensions weren’t popular then, but as a hairdresser with 11 years’ experience, I saw a gap in the market. Six months later I had a business.

I was contacted by private equity firms about selling, but I was never interested in that. With Growth Partner, it was a very different conversation. I’ve never compromised on product quality or customer care, and partnering with someone with those same principles is very important to me.

It helped me realise that my expertise was in hair, salons and product – I hadn’t yet worked with anyone who could coach me and take me to the next level with business. We needed that investment of skill and experience.

Partnering up with Growth Partner has enabled me to de-risk, but also to share the journey of growth and have support in making the key decisions. The knowledge and experience they have across their network is so valuable.

Victoria Lynch Founder of Additional Lengths

It was clear Victoria was building something special, with a deep connection to the people who use her products. We’re excited to have helped take her to new markets, including the US, and to bring her transformative products to a wider audience.

 

Alex Marsh
Partner, Growth Partner

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