Venture Capital

Investor Chris Miller on brand building, Brexit and backing the best new talent

21-Dec-2017 By Stefan Chomka

Chris Miller started consulting for restaurants in return for free food before launching venture capital business White Rabbit Fund last year. The former numbers guy for Nick Jones is now a backer of restaurants, including Island Poke and Kricket as well...

Four stages to successfully funding your restaurant growth

21-Aug-2017 By Benoit Broch

Benoit Broch at private equity firm Livingbridge discusses what a successful restaurant brand growth path should look like

Deliveroo confirms $275m investment into expansion and new projects

05-Aug-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Online food ordering and delivery service Deliveroo has confirmed it has received a $275m (£210m) investment to help it expand in new and existing markets, and into other similar projects.

How to crowdfund for a restaurant successfully

28-Sep-2015 By Emma Eversham

Crowdfunding - the practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people – is arguably no longer the ‘alternative’ finance method for hospitality businesses.

Gourmet hotdog brand Hungerdog plans 20 sites

23-Jul-2015 By Ruth Williams

Gourmet hotdog concept Hungerdog is planning an estate of up to 20 sites in the coming five years with its first site to open late summer, according to BigHospitality's sister publication M&C Allegra Foodservice. 

Peyton and Byrne receives BGF funding to aid expansion

04-Dec-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Oliver Peyton’s restaurant group, retail bakery and events business has secured a £6.25m investment from the Business Growth Fund (BGF) which will be used to accelerate the company’s roll-out programme.

Funding hospitality: Private investment

03-Aug-2012 By Peter Ruddick

In the final part of our special feature on securing investment for your hospitality business our focus turns to private investment: from love money courtesy of friends and family to equity houses and venture capital.

Vapiano restaurant owner pledges to make UK 'number one priority'

30-May-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The owner of fast casual Italian restaurant chain Vapiano has pledged to make the UK the 'number one priority' market for expansion around the world as it aims to build on the two sites it currently operates here.

Restaurant and bar mergers and acquisitions set to rise in 2012

13-Dec-2011 By Peter Ruddick

Restaurants and bars in the UK should be prepared for an increase in mergers and acquisitions next year as successful chains look to cash in and buyers prepare for growth in 2013, according to a new report.

How to turn a single outlet into a chain: Finance

26-Jul-2010 By Chris Druce

With many a bank notoriously reluctant to lend to the hospitality sector in the past, how do you pay for expansion and who is likely to lend and help you build your restaurant, pub or hotel empire?