Delivered by River Capital, the £10m North West Private Equity Fund financed by MSIF, aims to encourage investment and growth in North West based SMEs.
The fund provides investment between £500k – £2m and will assist in supporting businesses with acquisitions, management buy in/out, partial realisations and growth funding.
The fund will invest across a range of sectors and is designed to support ambitious management teams to acquire or grow their businesses. It also allows existing founders and owners, be they corporate or individual shareholders, to consider possible exit routes and retirement planning, or realise a portion of their wealth as the management team acquire a stake in the business they run.
At a glance
Investment between £500k - £2m
Support for acquisitions, management buy in/out, partial realisations and growth funding
Available to SMEs in the North West
Meet our equity fund experts:
Mark Borzomato
CEO and Head of Private Equity0151 236 4040
CEO and Head of Private Equity
mark.borzomato@rivercapitaluk.com
0151 236 4040
What is my role?
I am CEO of River and have been involved in private equity and investing for over twenty years. I am passionate about working with and supporting entrepreneurs/management of teams/SME’s to successfully deliver their aspirations. I am responsible for the strategic direction and vision of the business and maintaining our key stakeholder relationships, including with our investors. I am proud to lead a team at River who share this vision.
Hobbies or interests outside of work?
- I manage a local football team
- I am a sporadic golfer
- A regular quiz go-er
- And full-time sufferer in the pain of being a Middlesbrough FC supporter!
Favourite album?
Rattle ‘n’ Hum by U2.
Jerry Mobbs
Portfolio Director0151 236 4040
Portfolio Director
jerry.mobbs@rivercapitaluk.com
0151 236 4040
What is my role?
As part of my role at River, I monitor investee companies, attend boards as an observer and facilitate the appointment of NEDs and an on-going analysis of management teams. In addition to this, I advise and influence investee company boards in areas of strategy, financial management, recruitment, remuneration policies, as well as providing assistance in external fund raising for portfolio companies, by debt, equity or grant. Also, I guide and influence portfolio companies to deliver profitable and timely exits.
Hobbies or interests outside of work?
- Music
- Race Horses
- Sport.
Favourite album?
Dusty in Memphis by Dusty Springfield.
Marion Savill
Portfolio Director0151 236 4040
Portfolio Director
marion.savill@rivercapitaluk.com
0151 236 4040
What is my role?
I manage a portfolio of equity investments mostly in the Merseyside Loan and Equity Fund. In addition to this, I work with the boards of our investee companies to help them achieve their strategic goals and ultimately to maximise the value of our investment via a sale or flotation.
Hobbies or interests outside of work?
- I enjoy outdoor sports and activities
- I play hockey for Chester Ladies
- I am a regular runner and enjoy hill walking
- I also love travelling and skiing.
Favourite album?
21 by Adele.
Dave Furlong
Investment Director0151 236 4040
Investment Director
dave.furlong@rivercapitaluk.com
0151 236 4040
What is your role: I’m responsible for our private equity fund, investing in high quality businesses across the North West looking for help with accelerating their growth, change of ownership (management buy-out etc), succession planning, partial de-risking of owners stakes in businesses and acquisition strategies.
Hobbies outside of work. I’m a keen (but very lapsed!) guitarist who’s moved into the ‘all the gear and no idea’ phase of life. I’m also a Liverpool FC season ticket holder, and lover of rugby, cricket and ice hockey. I’m also a listening volunteer for Samaritans. I also love walking our Labrador with my wife and two daughters. When I can keep up with them….
Favourite Album: Tough choice in a crowded field, but In Rainbows by Radiohead.
Ben Gregory
Investment Manager0151 236 4040
Investment Manager
benjamin.gregory@rivercapitaluk.com
0151 236 4040
What is my role?
I am an Investment Manager investing from our flagship Private Equity fund across the North of England. The best part about my job is meeting and learning from ambitious Management teams who have genuine passion for their craft. In my opinion, there are lots of exciting businesses in the market who have aspirations of going on a growth journey but often do not meet the financial criteria set by typical PE funds, which is the gap we are looking to bridge.
Hobbies or interests outside of work?
Outside of work you will usually find me in the gym, playing golf or complaining about Everton.
What is your all-time favourite album?
Frequently Flying by Sonny Fodera.
