River Capital

River Capital Management is a private equity firm established in 1995 and located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on early-stage, growth, and management buyout (MBO) opportunities. River Capital aims to support businesses in accelerating their growth and realizing their full potential. Through its strategic investments, the firm seeks to foster development and enhance operational capabilities within its portfolio companies.

Mark Borzomato

CEO and Head of Corporate Finance group

Paul Humphray

Investment Director

Andy Jones

Investment Manager

David Walters

Investment Director

Sue Chambers

Investment Manager

31 past transactions

HyperFinity

Venture Round in 2025
HyperFinity is a technology company that specializes in providing a decision intelligence layer for retailers. The company's platform leverages data science and machine learning to help retailers make informed decisions across various key business areas, including marketing, retail media, merchandising, pricing, and supply chain management. Through an intuitive user interface, HyperFinity empowers retail decision-makers to utilize advanced analytics and AI, thereby democratizing access to these powerful tools. The platform is designed to optimize crucial, interlinked decisions, enabling retailers to sell the right products to the right people at the right price.

FOTENIX

Venture Round in 2025
FOTENIX is a diagnostics company focused on enhancing precision farming through innovative technology. It develops advanced sensors that utilize specific wavelengths of light combined with embedded artificial intelligence to monitor plant health, enabling early detection of diseases and other stress factors. This proactive approach allows crop producers to take timely and informed actions to improve yield quality and shelf-life. FOTENIX's tools provide critical agronomic insights via a cloud platform, supporting producers and agronomists in identifying plant characteristics early in the growing season. By integrating these diagnostic capabilities into farming practices, FOTENIX aims to increase efficiency within the agri-food industry and contribute to sustainable agricultural practices.

Tyrrell Building Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2025
Sustainable success is built on a vision and innovative strategy. At TBT Group, we are dedicated to delivering the finest services and products that redefine the operations of every building, from individual structures to expansive portfolios. Over the next five years, our company embarks on a journey of global expansion, ensuring that Tyrrell Building Technologies Group reshapes the real estate landscape worldwide. TBT Group is a group of companies, that operate in the market of Smart Building Technology. The principal aims of the companies in the group are to create hardware and software products, provide engineering services, training and support and use SaaS-based analytics software to deliver energy savings, improve wellbeing, reduce maintenance costs and increase sustainability.

Play XD

Debt Financing in 2025
Play XD develops software and applications based on the client's requirements. It provides consultation services on the appropriate digital tool for a business. Play XD is headquartered in Manchester, England.

Green Bell Packaging

Debt Financing in 2024
Green Bell Packaging is a manufacturer specializing in sustainable and plant-based packaging solutions aimed at reducing plastic waste. The company produces a variety of eco-friendly packaging products and containers, including biodegradable and compostable options. By offering plastic-free alternatives, Green Bell Packaging caters to a diverse range of sectors, providing clients with environmentally responsible choices in their packaging needs. Through its commitment to sustainability, the company seeks to contribute positively to the environment and support the transition towards greener practices in the packaging industry.

FOTENIX

Venture Round in 2024
FOTENIX is a diagnostics company focused on enhancing precision farming through innovative technology. It develops advanced sensors that utilize specific wavelengths of light combined with embedded artificial intelligence to monitor plant health, enabling early detection of diseases and other stress factors. This proactive approach allows crop producers to take timely and informed actions to improve yield quality and shelf-life. FOTENIX's tools provide critical agronomic insights via a cloud platform, supporting producers and agronomists in identifying plant characteristics early in the growing season. By integrating these diagnostic capabilities into farming practices, FOTENIX aims to increase efficiency within the agri-food industry and contribute to sustainable agricultural practices.

Taylor Hunt

Seed Round in 2024
Taylor Hunt is a company specialising in lift modernisation and accessibility solutions. It offers a range of services, including lift installation, tailored to clients' specifications and timelines. The company provides bespoke packages, featuring CAD-designed elements, to enhance both accessibility and aesthetics in commercial and residential properties.

Black Milk

Debt Financing in 2024
Black Milk is a UK-based food and beverage company, operating a milkshake and cereal cafe in Manchester, England. It specializes in selling a variety of indulgent treats and desserts, including pistachio sauce, chocolate and vanilla spread, baked goods, pancakes, and gelato. The company caters to customers both in-store and online, providing a convenient and enjoyable experience.

Jones AV

Debt Financing in 2024
Jones AV specializes in providing audiovisual solutions tailored for hospitals and university medical faculties across Ireland, the UK, Norway, and Austria. The company manufactures a range of products, including surgical monitors, radiology displays, medical video recorders, and cameras. In addition to its product offerings, Jones AV delivers a variety of services such as medical system integration, design and planning, 3D modeling, and research and development. This comprehensive approach enables clients to efficiently access the necessary products and services to support their medical and educational needs.

Black Norman Solicitors

Debt Financing in 2024
Black Norman Solicitors, established in Crosby, is a reputable law firm committed to delivering exceptional client care. Based in Liverpool, the company offers a wide range of legal services, including residential conveyancing, civil litigation, wills and probate, commercial property, family law, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection, debt recovery, and personal injury advice.

Autonomo

Seed Round in 2024
Autonomo is a deep tech company founded by a former Metro Group CEO and Harvard graduate, dedicated to simplifying the shopping experience for both customers and retailers. The company employs computer vision technology to eliminate traditional checkouts in retail stores, allowing customers to pay via card or phone and exit with their products seamlessly. Autonomo's team of 28 works primarily with petrol stations, convenience stores, and grab-and-go outlets to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Their technology has been utilized by over 20,000 customers and collaborates with major European brands such as Edeka. The company aims to revolutionize the $1 trillion convenience retail market.

VidiVet

Venture Round in 2023
VidiVet is a mobile application that offers on-demand veterinary support to pet owners, allowing them to connect with experienced veterinarians through chat or video calls. The platform is designed to provide personalized advice tailored to the specific needs and budget of each pet owner. Additionally, VidiVet functions as a health diary for pets, enabling owners to record key health indicators and share this information with their veterinarians. This dual functionality fosters better communication between pet owners and veterinarians, enhancing the overall care and management of pets' health.

Autonomo

Private Equity Round in 2022
Autonomo is a deep tech company founded by a former Metro Group CEO and Harvard graduate, dedicated to simplifying the shopping experience for both customers and retailers. The company employs computer vision technology to eliminate traditional checkouts in retail stores, allowing customers to pay via card or phone and exit with their products seamlessly. Autonomo's team of 28 works primarily with petrol stations, convenience stores, and grab-and-go outlets to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Their technology has been utilized by over 20,000 customers and collaborates with major European brands such as Edeka. The company aims to revolutionize the $1 trillion convenience retail market.

Built For Athletes

Venture Round in 2022
Built For Athletes is an online retailer specializing in functional and durable backpacks, gym bags, and rucksacks designed for fitness enthusiasts. The company caters to a diverse clientele by offering unisex products made from rip-proof and waterproof materials. Customers have the option to personalize their backpacks with a variety of patches, flags, letters, and motivational messages, allowing for a unique and individualized expression of their athletic lifestyle.

Velstar

Debt Financing in 2022
Velstar Limited, established in 2016 and headquartered in Liverpool, UK, specializes in digital marketing and e-commerce services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, advertising, engagement, and e-commerce solutions. Velstar's expertise spans frontend and backend development, search engine optimization, paid media, social media marketing, content marketing, and technical services. It caters to prominent commerce brands across the UK and Europe, providing tailored solutions to enhance their online presence and drive growth. Velstar operates as a subsidiary of Revolutionary Rascal, LLC.

Nineteen Agency

Debt Financing in 2022
Nineteen Agency is a hospitality marketing agency fot creating strategic solutions that will help grow business

SupplyWell

Venture Round in 2022
SupplyWell is a digital education platform that connects schools with qualified teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors. The platform facilitates direct communication between schools and educators, allowing for efficient recruitment and staffing solutions. By focusing on reducing absence and improving staff retention, SupplyWell prioritizes the well-being of educators, ensuring they can deliver quality education without excessive costs. The company's approach aims to streamline the hiring process, making it easier for schools to find and retain dedicated teaching professionals.

Emerge

Debt Financing in 2022
Emerge is a logistics solutions company that offers tailor-made supply chain management, storage, warehouse, and freight services.

Carebeans

Venture Round in 2021
Carebeans is a software company that specializes in developing comprehensive care planning and management software tailored for the care industry. The company offers a cloud-based system designed for residential and nursing care homes, as well as various supported living services, including domiciliary care, disability support, and mental health services. Carebeans aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals in care settings by providing effective digital solutions that streamline care management processes.

Springpod

Venture Round in 2021
Springpod is a specialist careers platform that provides young people with opportunities to gain practical experience in the workforce and insights into university life, fostering informed career decisions. Founded in 2016, the company strives to democratize access to career opportunities, aiming to transform the futures of young individuals by offering life-changing experiences. With offices in London and Liverpool, Springpod operates a virtual work experience platform that allows students to search for and filter various opportunities, including online apprenticeships and virtual work experiences. This platform serves as a recruitment portal, enabling employers and educational institutions to effectively target, inform, and engage students as they embark on their career planning journey.

Emerge

Debt Financing in 2021
Emerge is a logistics solutions company that offers tailor-made supply chain management, storage, warehouse, and freight services.

Green Bell Packaging

Debt Financing in 2021
Green Bell Packaging is a manufacturer specializing in sustainable and plant-based packaging solutions aimed at reducing plastic waste. The company produces a variety of eco-friendly packaging products and containers, including biodegradable and compostable options. By offering plastic-free alternatives, Green Bell Packaging caters to a diverse range of sectors, providing clients with environmentally responsible choices in their packaging needs. Through its commitment to sustainability, the company seeks to contribute positively to the environment and support the transition towards greener practices in the packaging industry.

North West Roller Services

Venture Round in 2021
North West Roller Services is a specialized manufacturer and distributor of printing and lamination equipment, focusing on the design and production of parallel sleeves, rollers, and sleeve systems. The company is known for its expertise in flexographic sleeves and laser engraving technologies, offering products such as ITR laser-engraved printing sleeves and cylinders. Additionally, North West Roller Services provides refurbished rubber-covered cylinders and sleeves, as well as seamless ITR flexographic printing rollers, catering to the needs of various industries involved in printing and lamination.

Surface Transforms

Debt Financing in 2021
Surface Transforms Plc is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and production of carbon-ceramic products primarily for the brake market. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Liverpool, the company is notable for being the only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive applications in the UK. Surface Transforms offers a range of products, including carbon-ceramic brake kits and disc assemblies for automotive original equipment manufacturers, as well as materials for aircraft brakes and specialized vehicles, including those used in motorsports and military applications. The company utilizes its proprietary carbon-ceramic material, known as CCST, to produce lightweight brake discs that cater to high-performance demands. Additionally, Surface Transforms engages in the development of new products and applications for carbon fiber-reinforced ceramic materials, supported by extensive in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Its operations extend across the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States.

TigerTMS

Private Equity Round in 2020
TigerTMS Ltd. is a provider of software, cloud, and application-based solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers a range of products designed to enhance communication and guest management within hotels. Key offerings include Hotel PRO, which encourages guests to utilize hotel telephone services, and Innovation VoipLink, which features voicemail, automated attendants, and wake-up calls. Additionally, TigerTMS provides IP Connect, an appliance-based solution that improves internet service billing and management for hotels. The company also offers fixed in-room displays and touch phones through its iPGS system, enabling guests to access various services, such as local information and currency exchange rates. Other services include guest bedroom handsets, smart device connectivity through iConnect, and comprehensive support services. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Ringwood, United Kingdom, TigerTMS has expanded its presence with offices in multiple countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Germany, and Mexico.

ChloBo

Debt Financing in 2020
ChloBo is an e-commerce site that provides jewelry and beauty products.

ChloBo

Debt Financing in 2019
ChloBo is an e-commerce site that provides jewelry and beauty products.

SolidTek

Debt Financing in 2018
SolidTek is a manufacturer specializing in solid paste chemicals, primarily focused on sustainable engineered water treatment technologies. The company produces a variety of solid paste water treatment chemicals designed for industrial and commercial applications. These products are formulated to address significant challenges such as scale, corrosion, and fouling in cooling systems, steam boilers, closed loops, and process systems. By manufacturing all of their products in-house using raw materials, SolidTek ensures quality and efficiency. The company's offerings also include dosing and dispensing equipment, catering to the needs of users facing economic, safety, and environmental pressures in their water treatment processes.

OPEN Media UK

Venture Round in 2015
OPEN Media provides innovative out of home advertising that leaves maximum impact.

Perfectus Biomed

Seed Round in 2013
Perfectus Biomed is a microbiological services provider that focuses on delivering customized and research-based microbiological testing solutions. The company specializes in bespoke assays, particularly in the area of biofilm testing, recognizing the unique needs of each client and the limitations of standard testing methods. By collaborating closely with clients, Perfectus Biomed develops tailored methods suitable for testing novel products, ensuring a high level of service that includes regular feedback, consultancy, and comprehensive report writing. The company's platform is designed to offer both standard and customized microbiology testing services, emphasizing timely and efficient operations while maintaining an academic approach to contract microbiological testing. Additionally, Perfectus Biomed produces conference abstracts and posters based on the data generated from its testing services.

Fallen Planet Studios

Fallen Planet Studios is a virtual reality game development company known for creating immersive gaming experiences. The studio has gained recognition for its horror VR game, "AFFECTED: The Manor." Focused on designing engaging and innovative games, Fallen Planet combines virtual reality technology with motion simulation to enhance player experiences. The company aims to deliver both entertaining games for consumers and VR-based marketing solutions for businesses, positioning itself at the intersection of gaming and immersive technology.
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