Gravitate

Sebastian Stokes

Corporate Finance Director

Sebastian is Corporate Finance Director at Gravitate, helping business owners access funding, navigate growth opportunities, and connect with the right people to achieve their ambitions.

"I enjoy meeting new people and learning about their businesses, ambitions, and challenges. Building long-term relationships and helping business owners access the right funding, advice, and opportunities is one of the most rewarding aspects of my role."

Sebastian Stokes
Corporate Finance Director

About Sebastian

Prior to joining Gravitate in 2026, Sebastian spent seven years in corporate banking with Barclays, supporting SMEs with growth funding, working capital requirements, and wider debt finance solutions. This experience gave him a strong understanding of both the challenges faced by business owners and the decision-making processes of lenders and funders, enabling him to bridge the gap between the two.

Outside of work, Sebastian enjoys staying active through padel and golf. He has a genuine passion for meeting new people, building relationships, and developing connections across the business community.

Joined Gravitate

2026

Previous Experience

Barclays

Expertise

Corporate finance advice for business owners

Acting as a trusted first point of contact for business owners, providing strategic guidance and helping them identify the right solutions for their challenges and ambitions.

Growth funding and debt finance

Supporting businesses in securing growth funding, working capital facilities, and wider lending solutions that enable investment, expansion, and long-term success.

Relationship building and professional networks

Leveraging a strong network of accountants, solicitors, bankers, funders, and professional advisers to create opportunities and deliver value for clients.

Connecting businesses with the right opportunities

Helping business owners access the right advisers, funding partners, and commercial opportunities, ensuring they have the support needed at every stage of their journey.
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