Funding Unlocked with River Capital

Many North West businesses reach a point where the ambition is there, the numbers stack up — and traditional finance no longer fits. The question isn't whether to grow. It's how to fund it.

Funding Unlocked brings together business owners, founders, and advisors for an honest conversation about growth finance in the North West — what's available, how it works, and what it actually takes to access it.

Joining us on the panel are John Gray and Chris Carter from River Capital Group, the North West fund manager backing ambitious businesses across the region through a range of debt, mezzanine, and equity products. They'll be joined by a River Capital portfolio company — a founder who has been through the process — and an advisor who works with growth businesses day to day.

Whether you're considering your first external funding round, trying to understand where each product fits or working with clients who are at that stage, this is a practical, no-jargon conversation designed to give you a clearer picture of what's possible.