PODCAST: Episode 5

Investing with Purpose: Two Magnolias in Conversation with QXAS

10 October 2025

Investing with Purpose: Two Magnolias in Conversation with QXAS

Accessing the right funding and support is one of the biggest challenges for ambitious startups in the UK. Many founders, especially those outside London or from underrepresented groups, struggle to navigate the venture capital landscape, scale globally, and secure the guidance they need to grow.

At the same time, accounting and finance teams face their own pressures – managing talent, adopting new technology, and keeping operations efficient while helping clients achieve strategic goals.

In this episode of the QX Accounting Services podcast, Craig Chatwin, Head of Growth at QXAS UK & Ireland, sits down with Jessica Rasmussen, Co-Founder and CEO of Two Magnolias, a venture capital fund focused on transformational economy businesses and underrepresented founders. Together, they explore the intersection of venture capital, entrepreneurship, and finance, discussing how purpose-driven investment and professional advisory can help businesses unlock growth.

Tune in to hear Craig and Jessica discuss:

• Bridging gaps in venture capital for underrepresented founders
• Regional opportunities and globally scalable startups
• Challenges and opportunities for accounting teams: talent, tech, and outsourcing
• Supporting growth with purpose-driven strategies and ESG considerations
• Future growth opportunities and navigating the UK startup ecosystem

Listen now to learn how QXAS and Two Magnolias are helping UK startups scale with purpose.