Passenger wasn’t looking for an investor, we were looking for a mentor and partner that could help us go from good to great. Richard and the team at Growth Partner delivered exactly that.

It all started in 2012, travelling the remote wilds of British Columbia in a beat-up RV. That connection with nature, of ‘meaningful escapism’, sparked the Passenger journey.

With Justin Stone as Executive Chair and Jon Lane as CEO, we transformed Passenger from wholesale to an online-first D2C model but we knew we needed more fire power. That’s when we made the jump to bring in our investors: Richard Harpin and Steve Hewitt, mega-successful business leaders who align with our values and principles.

We’re now an international business with serious momentum in the US and Europe. With Richard and Steve sharing their expertise on growing global businesses, we’re in a great place.

I met Richard Harpin in 2022 and was instantly impressed by his insights and passion. Growth Partner fully supported us from Day 1, assisting with the complexity of going international and multi-channel at serious pace.

Justin Stone Exec Director and Co-Owner of Passenger

From the first meeting with Justin, it was obvious Passenger had something special. They weren’t just building a brand — they were creating real connections with their customers. The team was sharp, driven, and knew exactly what they needed — a partner with hands-on experience to build further momentum.

James Worrall
Partner, Growth Partner

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