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Whiterock Capital Partners LLP
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Whiterock is a Belfast-based fund manager providing flexible finance solutions to SMEs across Northern Ireland, managing over £255m of funds. Through the Growth Capital Fund (GCF), Whiterock partners with ambitious businesses seeking strategic equity investment of £1m–£5m for minority shareholdings, targeting growth and scaling companies across Digital/ICT & Creative, Fintech & Financial Services, Life & Health Sciences, Agri-Tech, and Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering. The firm describes itself as a 'long-term, minority investor' that believes 'the strongest outcomes are achieved through genuine partnership,' providing not only capital but strategic guidance, industry insight, and network access to management teams. Through the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI), Whiterock also provides debt solutions ranging from micro-finance loans (£25k–£125k) to larger debt facilities (£126k–£2m) for established SMEs, aiming to address funding gaps and support sustainable economic growth across the region.
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“While funding options have improved for companies, independent research has found there is still a clear equity gap in Northern Ireland when it comes to locally based private equity investors, particularly in the £1m-£5m investment range. The Growth Capital Fund is the largest ever locally managed equity fund for NI companies. It will invest in businesses with strong management teams and a demonstrated and proven business model, which have a high growth potential. We want to be a strategic partner that helps companies achieve their growth ambitions, while also generating attractive returns for our investors.”
“Whiterock has been actively supporting local businesses for over a decade and our well-established team has a proven track record of deploying funds in the market.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic Distillers | Growth Equity | $6m | 2025-02 |
| RE-KKUR | Growth Equity + Debt | $5m | 2025-01 |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| British Business Bank | 2 |
| Invest Northern Ireland | 2 |
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