Episode 9: ‘Stop blaming investors!’ – Unicorn CEO bites back

May 22, 2025 00:46:02
Episode 9: ‘Stop blaming investors!’ – Unicorn CEO bites back
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Episode 9: ‘Stop blaming investors!’ – Unicorn CEO bites back

May 22 2025 | 00:46:02

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Show Notes

Matthew Scullion is not your typical CEO.

He’s the co-founder of Manchester-based Matillion, which joined the ranks of UK unicorns in 2021 when a Series E fundraise took its valuation to $1.5bn.

He tells The Dealmaker Uncut podcast how he doesn’t obsess about being a unicorn and says companies should stop blaming investors if they can’t raise funds.

 Scullion also talks about:

After the break, Jonathan answers listener questions.

 

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