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 […]

In our last instalment for International Women’s Day 2023, we sat down with World Championship and Olympic Gymnastics medalist turned business owner, Beth Tweddle! Beth, why do you think it is important to celebrate International Women’s Day? There are a lot of amazing successful women out there who have achieved fantastic things and this should […]

Today we sat down with the other half of the fantastic Nineteen Agency leadership team, Anna Vieira and spoke to her about her impressive business journey! Why do you think it is important to celebrate International Women’s Day? For me the goal is gender equality and for there not to be a requirement for international […]

As part of International Women’s Day we were fortunate enough to catch up with Elaine Clarke MBE, founder of Baa Bars Ltd and one of Liverpools influential women in business. Eliane, why do you think it is important to celebrate International Women’s Day? For me International Women’s Day is about challenging inequality and reminding ourselves […]

Today we sat down with Nineteen Agency Director and co-owner of Nineteen Agency, Louise Kemp.  Louise, alongside her business partner, Anna Vieira, has taken the culinary world by storm and they count some of the North West’s most popular eateries such as Gino D’Acampo Hotels & Leisure, Hell Yeah Hospitality and Lerpwl as clients. Louise, […]

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th and throughout the week we will be speaking to some inspirational women who we have supported in business. We start by sitting down with Raina Heverin, Co-founder of SupplyWell and founder and MD of Reculture to hear her story so far. Why do you think it is […]

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 […]

This week we sat down with Portfolio Director, Marion Savill, who discussed her responsibilities for the River Capital equity investment portfolio. What’s your job role at River Capital and what does that entail on a day-to-day basis? I am responsible for some of our equity investment portfolio. I attend the board meetings of the companies […]

Sue Chambers – Investment Manager This week we sat down with Investment Manager, Sue Chambers, who drives the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund for businesses based in the Liverpool City Region. What’s your job role at River Capital and what does that entail on a day-to-day basis? I am part of the Debt Team here at […]

Jeff Cummins – Investment Manager This week we sat down with Investment Manager, Jeff Cummins, to find out more about his day-to-day at River Capital and to hear what keeps him ticking outside of the office! What’s your job role at River Capital and what does that entail on a day-to-day basis? Investment Manager which […]

PRESS RELEASE: Knowsley-based specialist manufacturer SolidTek are celebrating a spate of award wins, after becoming the first company globally to develop an NSF approved inhibitor, and the first in the world to achieve ISO1401 for its environmental management system for its solid chemical products. SolidTek manufacture innovative products for water treatment, which includes its leading […]

Announcement Following the launch of the North’s first dedicated artificial intelligence fund, fund:AI, we are pleased to introduce the advisory team whose significant expertise will help guide and assist the fund leadership team when assessing the credentials and potential of businesses as well as completing due diligence. Claire Liddy MD of Innovation Alder Hey Hospital […]

PRESS RELEASE: River Capital is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Sutton as a Venture Partner following the recent launch of its dedicated artificial intelligence fund, fund:AI, the first of its kind in the North. Martin joins River Capital, having spent the previous six years at Manchester-based AI business PEAK. As one of the […]

Press Release Knowsley-based SaaS (Software as a Service), Leaf One, has received a £90,000 investment from NPIF – River & GC Microfinance, which River Capital manages in partnership with GC Business Finance as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Leaf One, a provider of Cloud-based solutions, empowers businesses that utilise laboratories as part of […]

PRESS RELEASE: ‘fund:AI’ will focus specifically on early-stage, high growth artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning and data science investment opportunities within the North of the UK. Northern data science Small and Medium Enterprises (“SMEs”) are underserved by venture capital, despite the North containing multiple centres of AI excellence and producing Data-led Unicorns. With the UK […]

PRESS RELEASE: Premium North-West based sports and fitness brand Built for Athletes has secured a significant seven-figure equity injection from River Capital, fuelling future growth ambitions. Built For Athletes was founded in 2018 by Nick Costello, with brother Danny Costello joining the business shortly after. Since launching the business, which designs stylish, functional and durable […]

PRESS RELEASE: Liverpool-based eCommerce agency, Velstar announces it has acquired Chester-based marketing agency, We Influence, to bolster service offering and drive further growth. The acquisition, which was supported by Liverpool fund manager, River Capital, with a significant investment from its recently announced Business Growth Loan Fund, will blend the technical knowledge and eCommerce expertise of […]

PRESS RELEASE: North West fund manager River Capital, has announced the launch of a new £8m fund which will provide loans of up to £300,000 to support SMEs throughout the North West, with a particular focus on the Liverpool City Region. Having recently refreshed its identity and as part of its ongoing growth strategy, the […]

PRESS RELEASE: Following the company’s recent re-brand and relocation to new offices, North West fund manager River Capital continues to invest in its growing team with a series of recent hires and promotions. David Walters has been promoted to Investment Director in the Venture team, where he will focus on River Capital’s growing data and […]

INSIGHT: Second year university student, Ben Foster, recently completed a work experience placement with River Capital. We sat down with Ben and spoke to him about his time spent with us: Ben, said: “I am keen to pursue a career in finance and my time at River Capital has served to reaffirm that desire. Helping […]

PRESS RELEASE: Liverpool-based hospitality PR & marketing business, Nineteen Agency, has secured £25,000 funding from NPIF– GC & River Microfinance, which is managed by River Capital in partnership with GC Business Finance as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) Paul Humphray, River Capital Investment Director, said: “We are pleased to support Anna and […]

PRESS RELEASE: River Capital CEO Mark Borzomato said: “I’m genuinely excited for the future of River Capital. The repositioning provides a framework for us to expand the funds we manage and better meet the needs of businesses. Our core market, SMEs, remain the backbone of the UK economy, accounting for over 60% of employment and […]

PRESS RELEASE: Sue Chambers, MSIF Investment Manager added: “It has been great working with Vahid. He is passionate about reducing the use of single-use plastics and Green Bell’s biobag products are a game changer and have huge potential for…” Green Bell Packaging Limited receives Northern Powerhouse Investment Funding to further support their mission of providing […]

PRESS RELEASE: Software specialists Carebeans complete equity investment to help fund growth and acquisition strategy David Walters, Investment Manager for AFM/MSIF commented: “It was clear to the investment team how innovative the software platform is in supporting carers, people receiving care and their families at a time when care in the UK has never been […]

PRESS RELEASE: Liverpool-based nutritional snack company Nutry Nuts has received a healthy cash injection as it looks to further expand its product range and sales reach. Sue Chambers, MSIF Investment Manager added: “We are delighted to have been able to support Tamas and Mario with their expansion. The brothers were great to work with and […]

PRESS RELEASE: Knowsley based manufacturer Surface Transforms PLC has completed the drawdown of a seven figure loan through the Liverpool City Region Flexible Growth Fund. Jeff Cummins, Investment Manager said: “It’s been great to be able to support a business in such a positive way, bearing in mind the difficulties that many businesses have had […]