Building What Lasts: Why Regionally Backs Depth Over Hype

Founded by a team of industry veterans— Jim Odell, Justin Urquhart Stewart, Paul Newsham, Martin Taylor, Michael Mcdowell, and Tony Backhouse, Regionally Ventures is committed to bridging the funding gap for high-growth regional businesses across the UK. With 70p of every £1 traditionally invested in London, regional businesses represent a valuable, yet often overlooked, segment of the market.

There is no shortage of noise in the investment world. Big valuations. Bigger promises. But behind the headlines, we have found that the businesses that thrive over time tend to share the same qualities: clarity, focus, and strong foundations.

At Regionally Ventures, we are not here to chase trends. We back serious businesses solving real world problems, led by founders who understand their market and know what it takes to grow steadily and well. We are not interested in inflated forecasts or polished storytelling that does not hold up to scrutiny.

That does not mean, however, that we shy away from ambition. We want to work with founders who are aiming high but who are also willing to do the hard thinking and planning required to get there. That is exactly what The Regional Way is designed to support: helping founders build a clear, investable proposition based on reality, not theatre.

There is space for calm, focused businesses in the investment landscape and we are proud to help shape it.

If that sounds like the kind of business you are building, then we would love to hear from you.