Maven Capital Partners has strengthened its investment team in the East Midlands with the appointment of Sabrina Mahmood as Investment Manager.

Mahmood will lead on deal origination and execution for MEIF II Debt Finance East and South East Midlands, part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II delivered by the British Business Bank.

She joined Maven’s Nottingham office at the end of 2025 and is responsible for sourcing and delivering MEIF II debt investments across the region, as well as managing a growing portfolio of companies.

Bringing over a decade of experience in Corporate and Commercial Banking, prior to joining Maven, Mahmood spent 11 years at Santander where she focused on new business origination, supporting regional companies with international expansion, and managing SME client portfolios.

She will also play a key role in Maven’s Female Founder Funding Programme, supporting women-led businesses in accessing growth finance.