North West Business Growth Loans Fund

Delivered by River Capital, this debt fund provides an alternative source of commercial finance for SMEs across the North West & North Wales.

Providing loans between £100k – £500k that will be complementary to main stream funders where they may be limited to support. The Fund looks to support businesses at various stages of development and can consider working capital, capital expenditure, acquisitions, management buyouts and other growth related activities.

Commercial lending through the fund is sector agnostic with an aim to help create jobs and social outcomes which help meet the investors aims of improving commercial prosperity across the region.

Additionally, as well as having capacity to repay the loan, particular focus will be on applicants who demonstrate evidence of strong social impact and positive ESG outcomes as a result of the financial support.