Insight: Following the Spring Statement 2025, the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency and the recent local election results it is safe to say that the financial world is volatile, and the tax burden on the country will continue to rise. Many advisers are looking to utilise tax efficient strategies with clients including the Enterprise […]

Data is the new oil for anyone looking to invest in companies with potential for rapid growth and high returns. At River Capital, we set up Fund:AI because we kept seeing early-stage tech orientated companies that had a lot of data. These businesses wanted help to build unique products off the back of that data, […]

River Capital’s Fund:AI made a six-figure investment into leading pet health-tech platform company VidiVet Limited in September 2023. About VidiVet Liverpool vet Ben Sweeney came up with the idea of VidiVet to help pet owners in need of advice about their pets, no matter how big or small. This was against the backdrop of a […]

A new partnership for Cheshire-based Built for Athletes is set to accelerate the business’s growth among dedicated fitness enthusiasts. The premium fitness brand, which in 2022 secured a seven-figure equity injection from River Capital, has been named official backpack and luggage supplier for HYROX Europe, the world’s fastest growing fitness race combining both running and […]

Mike Smith: CEO OPEN Media Liverpool City-based Out of Home Media owner OPEN Media continues to grow exponentially, increasing its Out of Home (OOH) advertising estate to four networks across 12 UK cities since its inception in 2015 and with significant six-figure funding support from local fund manager River Capital.    By the end of 2022, […]

Blog For small and medium-sized businesses, marketing can play a crucial factor in their long-term success. However, for many, we understand that limited resources and budgets can make developing and executing an effective marketing strategy challenging. In today’s digital age, having a solid online presence and creating valuable content are essential components of any marketing […]

Blog: Debt funding or taking on borrowed money to finance a business project or investment, can be a valuable option for entrepreneurs and investors. Whilst it may seem counterintuitive to take on debt to grow a business, there are many reasons why debt funding can be the most suitable option. First and foremost, debt funding […]

Blog by Sue Chambers – Investment Manager: The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) offers microfinance in the North West of England and is managed by River Capital and GC Finance. NPIF Microfinance is a type of financing option provided to support small businesses with loans between £25,000 and £100,000 to help businesses get started or […]