Rocking Horse is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Nighthawk Innovation, expanding our ability to deliver fast, flexible, and highly tailored funding solutions to high-growth businesses in the UK.
Through this collaboration, we’re bringing about a step-change in what scaling companies can access when it comes to smart, low-dilutive capital.
Why This Matters for the Market
Traditional capital routes can’t keep up with the needs of scaling businesses. They need cash in the door quickly, lenders who can structure complex deals, and more ways to avoid unnecessary equity dilution. The funding landscape for innovative UK SMEs has to change. And fast.
At Rocking Horse, we’ve always backed innovation. From R&D Tax Credit Loans and Innovation Grant Advance Funding to project-based non-dilutive loans, we’ve helped hundreds of businesses unlock the funds they’re already expecting much faster.
Now, with Nighthawk Innovation as a partner, we’re adding new tools to the funding toolkit.
What’s New with Rocking Horse x Nighthawk
This partnership means:
- More complex deal structures: including blended finance, multi-tranche facilities, and tailored capital strategies built around your growth journey.
- Longer funding horizons: whether you need three months of bridge capital or a three-year facility, we build around your business, not just the rebate timeline.
- A broader business profile: from early-stage innovators to mature SMEs seeking scale, we can now back more growth stories.
Introducing Venture Debt Loans
One of the most exciting developments is our new Venture Debt offering, ideal for VC-backed or revenue-stage companies looking to extend runway, fund growth, or lower dilution.
Key features:
- Available from £1m to £5m+
- Fast deployment for scaling companies
- Complements equity without replacing it
- Perfect for businesses beyond early-stage, but still in high-growth mode
Non-Dilutive Funding, Reimagined
Together, Rocking Horse and Nighthawk Innovation give founders and finance teams a new level of flexibility and reach.
Whether it’s unlocking capital from R&D claims, bringing forward grant proceeds, or structuring tailored venture debt, we deliver smart capital for scaling companies, funding that grows with you, without giving up control.
About Rocking Horse
Rocking Horse helps innovative companies unlock capital faster, without equity dilution. Our products include R&D Tax Credit Loans, Innovation Grant Advances, and non-dilutive growth loans designed to keep businesses moving at pace.
About Nighthawk Innovation
Nighthawk Innovation is a global venture and growth funding partner specialising in flexible, structured capital solutions for scaling companies across multiple markets.
For more information on how Rocking Horse and Nighthawk Innovation can help fund your next stage of growth, get in touch here.
