“Whiterock has provided both debt finance and equity investment into Neurovalens. This funding has been crucial to our success and has supported Neurovalens through long periods of R&D and now through the transition into the commercial stage of the business. In addition to the funding provided, the Whiterock team has been a readily available source of business information, guidance and support, and have helped us scale through the various stages of business growth. I look forward to working closely with the Whiterock team as we push forward with Neurovalens, and I would strongly recommend that any NI company at the stage of scaling their business should reach out to Whiterock about potential funding options.”
“Partnering with Whiterock has been an incredibly empowering experience. Their investment and the support of their exceptional team has given me the freedom, resources, and confidence to take Solarfix to the next level. It’s accelerated both our business growth and my own development as a leader. From our very first meeting, I knew we were aligned. When I shared my vision for Solarfix and Whiterock presented theirs, it was clear we shared not only ambition, but also values and approach. For us, it’s never been just about the numbers, it’s about trust. That’s where the real partnership between Whiterock and Solarfix began. Having Whiterock as true partners, not just investors, has strengthened Solarfix at its core. Their team brings a wealth of experience from guiding other high-growth companies, and they’ve shared insights from industries I’d never otherwise have had exposure to. Those learnings have proven invaluable as we expand into new markets and prepare to launch innovative products. With Whiterock by our side, Solarfix isn’t just growing, we’re evolving with purpose, confidence, and a shared vision for the future.”
“Working with the Whiterock team was an incredibly positive experience from start to finish. Their support and guidance throughout the funding process was both straightforward and encouraging. From our very first conversation, the Whiterock team showed a real understanding of our vision and what we were trying to achieve. Their engagement felt personal – they were invested in helping us bring our dream café to life, not just in providing finance. The funding we received enabled us to open in a premises that truly exceeded our expectations – a space that perfectly represents who we are and what we want to share with our guests. It has been transformative for our business, allowing us to move from concept to reality, positioning us strongly for future growth. We’re deeply grateful for Whiterock’s belief in us and their role in helping turn our dream of our flagship location into something tangible.”
“This additional investment will help us deliver our strategic growth plans and increase our capacity to deliver our range of energy efficiency services and help our customers reduce their carbon emissions. We plan to invest in all areas of our business, from our engineers to our sales and marketing teams through to our IT systems with the aim of making our customers’ journey to our services even more transparent and efficient. The process of applying to the fund and being approved was a smooth one and I would have no hesitation in recommending the Fund to other businesses who are on their own growth journey.”
“Securing the investment through Whiterock was seamless. I would highly encourage anyone with similar aspirations to explore what Whiterock and the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland can offer. This partnership will help elevate our business to the next level, expanding both our national and international presence, while staying true to the core values that define us as a local company.”
“At the end of 2024, Whiterock provided Axial3D with debt finance. This funding was part of a larger $18.2m round and has been key both to supporting our growth over the past year but also in providing a more appropriate mix of funds raised as we move from start-up to scaling. The team at Whiterock have been great to work with, right from the first time we spoke to them about the potential for funding support through to today. From my perspective, Whiterock are a critical building block for the Northern Ireland entrepreneurial ecosystem and the team’s understanding of this responsibility has come through constantly since the first day we engaged.”
Working with Whiterock has been a genuine pleasure and a professional experience for Nomadic Watches.
From the outset, the Whiterock team took the time to properly understand our business, our ambitions, and the realities of scaling a growing brand. The process was collaborative, commercially minded, and helped our leadership team not just with funding, but on ensuring the structure genuinely supported our long-term goals.
The funding from Whiterock has played a critical role in accelerating Nomadic’s growth. It enabled us to invest with confidence in a flagship retail experience in Belfast city centre as well as the expansion of our watchmaking operations, and the working capital to support increased stock.
These investments have been transformational, helping us move from a fast-growing startup into an established, scalable business and win ‘best new retail store’ at the WatchPro awards in London. Since the investment of £500k into Nomadic, we have profitably grown our sales by 87% to £2m annual revenue.
Whiterock have been an engaged and supportive partner throughout, available, responsive, and constructive as the business has evolved. Their approach has given us the flexibility to execute on our strategy while maintaining financial discipline, and their belief in the business has been a real vote of confidence at a pivotal stage of our journey.
We view Whiterock not simply as a lender, but as a trusted partner who materially contributes to Nomadic’s continued growth.
