How Whittard stayed in control of its growth, with OakNorth

From mastering cash flow and working capital to building real relationships with your bank, this FOUND London session dives deep into what makes debt a powerful growth tool for scaling founders.

Watch OakNorth’s Adam Hunt and Tom Baker, CFO of Whittard of Chelsea, unpack how founders can use smart debt strategies to scale - without giving up control.

They cover:

- Why Whittard chose debt over equity to fuel a £60M valuation increase

- How to build trust with lenders before you need funding

- The key financial habits every founder should master

- What banks actually look for in a borrower

Practical finance advice for founders who want to grow on their own terms.

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