How Private Equity Approaches Ecommerce

Leon Hughes, a partner at private equity firm Piper in London, explains what he looks for in promising ecommerce businesses and how he helps them scale to 100 million pounds.

Episode 656 of the Shopify Masters podcast, hosted by Shuang Esther Shan, Shopify, titled "How Private Equity Approaches Ecommerce" was published on January 16, 2025 and runs 34 minutes.

January 16, 2025 ·34m · Shopify Masters

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Leon Hughes, a partner at private equity firm Piper in London, explains what he looks for in promising ecommerce businesses and how he helps them scale to 100 million pounds.

Episode Description

Leon Hughes built his career around developing digital strategies for consumer brands. Now, he's passing on that knowledge as a partner at the London-based private equity firm, Piper, and the organizer of Shopify Geekmeets.

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