River Capital Overview

River Capital is a UK-based investment firm focused on accelerating the growth of SMEs through various funding solutions, including venture capital, private equity, and debt financing. They manage multiple funds, such as fund:AI, which targets early-stage AI and tech-enabled businesses, and a £10 million Private Equity Fund supporting North West SMEs with investments ranging from £500,000 to £2 million. River Capital has offices in Liverpool and Manchester, emphasizing their commitment to the North West region.

Is River Capital the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with River Capital, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

River Capital

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Western Europe 1 / 14

Industries / verticals

  • AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
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Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Seed, Series A

First ticket size

£500,000 - £2,000,000

How to approach funds like River Capital

When approaching River Capital, founders should highlight how their business can drive regional economic impact and demonstrate a clear path to scalable growth, especially if leveraging AI or tech innovation. Articulate how your team’s expertise and traction position you to benefit from hands-on support and flexible capital. Emphasize your alignment with the North West ecosystem and readiness for partnership beyond just funding, as River Capital values collaborative relationships and measurable outcomes.

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