Boost helps broth maker cook up growth plans

A health food maker is eyeing national expansion after securing financial support.

Borough Broth has been backed by eCapital.

Founder Ros Heathcote says the invoice finance facility will allow the slow-cooked bone broth maker to boost manufacturing and product innovation.

It will also enable the London-based firm to build on supply deals with Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Ocado.

Ros, who founded Borough Broth in her kitchen a decade ago while working in data analytics, said: “I was buying bones from my local butcher and making broth weekly.

“When I found out they were usually thrown away, I saw a real opportunity to create something sustainable, healthy and delicious.

“For a business like ours, invoice finance has been fundamental.

“It gives us access to funds as soon as we invoice, which means we can reinvest immediately into production, packaging and innovation without waiting weeks or months to get paid.” 

Liz Smith, eCapital relationship manager, added: “Borough Broth is exactly the kind of ambitious, founder-led business we love to support.

“Ros and the team needed funding flexibility to capitalise on growing demand without giving up control of their vision.

“We’re excited to continue backing their journey as they scale further.”

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