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River Capital
Venture capitalParent of1 affiliated firmMerseyside Special Investment Fund
Liverpool · Seed–Growth · 14 people tracked
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Investment thesis
River Capital focuses on fuelling the ambitions of entrepreneurs, owners and SMEs across the North of England, particularly the North West spanning Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cumbria. It provides tailored funding solutions ranging from £25k to £2m across debt, mezzanine, private equity and venture capital instruments, aiming to support businesses that are starting, growing or acquiring. The firm combines flexible capital with deep sector expertise and regional knowledge to help companies scale, expand into new markets and drive impact, positioning itself as an embedded partner within the North West business ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 14 people
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What they invest in
from 1 of 7 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Digital Health ×1Healthtech ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12023 · 12 dated
Spotlight Pathology develops AI-based diagnostic tools for pathology, particularly focused on blood cancer diagnosis and digital pathology services.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Martin(Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer)Richard(Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer)Sam Perona (Westgate)(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsDeepbridge CapitalUK Innovation & Science Seed FundFuture Planet Capital
Digital veterinary triage platform offering 24/7 access to UK-registered vets.
Ben Sweeney(Founder)in
Co-investorsDeepbridge Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Debt FundingFUND AIPerfectus Biomed GroupPRIVATE EQUITYsector
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has River Capital made?
- River Capital has 7 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does River Capital invest at?
- River Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What is River Capital's typical check size?
- River Capital typically writes checks of $25K – $2M.
- What sectors does River Capital focus on?
- River Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, E-commerce, Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is River Capital located?
- River Capital is headquartered in Liverpool, GB.
Funds & brands
Separately branded funds and arms of River Capital. Each has its own page; people who work on a brand are listed on both.
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