We are Quest

On a mission to help you succeed

Empathy is at
the heart of
everything we do.

Our first-hand experience gives us a unique perspective and a genuine connection to the challenges that established SME business owners encounter daily. We’ve walked the path you’re on and understand the importance of finding reliable and flexible funding solutions tailored to your specific needs.

"Having been a business run by dedicated owners for many years, we intimately grasp the daily trials faced by business proprietors. This fuels our strong commitment to ensuring your success and standing firmly in your corner."

Russell Lerman - CEO, Quest

Let us guide you through the complexities of raising capital.

We understand

We’ve been an owner-operated business for decades and understand the challenges you face. That’s why we’re passionate about your success; and will fight for you.

We advise

And by advice, we don’t mean just sitting down and talking. We mean opening the hood to deliver the best practical options for you.

We deliver

We deliver by using our modelling, and strong partnerships with lenders all over the world. We don’t stop until there’s an term sheet on your table.

Proud to help SME businesses realise their ambition
Meet the team

Our team works tirelessly to unlock your business potential. As an independent owner-operated business ourselves, we really understand what you’re going through.

Russell Lerman

Founder, CEO

Russell is a driven problem solver, and natural deal maker. Successful from a young age, he has started two businesses, bought two companies, and sold one. His first business was called Envido which they successfully exited in 2012.

In 2012, he co-founded Fuse Capital where he is responsible for overseeing the structuring and transacting of the debt deals. At Fuse, He advised hundreds of tech companies and helped them unlock their potential. Along the way, he built up a vast network of lenders worldwide.

Always in search of new challenges, he set himself to found Quest, an advisory firm whose purpose is to help bold, independent business-owners like himself.

Russell is a funding round lion, a freak in the term sheets, and he’s never afraid of a challenge.

“What I liked the most about them is their professionalism & enthusiasm. The fact that you did your research; and most importantly that you don't give up. You came with the initiative and found a way to make it happen”

Ron Beattie

CEO and founder, Beattie Passive