Finance Awards 2019

23 | SME NEWS - Finance Awards 2019 As the IT industry is in transition with an ever-increasing gap between what vendors and service providers deliver and what their customers demand, there’s a market for businesses looking to fund the projects that can move the sector forward. The people of Rigby Capital UK are looking to fill that gap, by providing innovative solutions to the financing of IT developments. We profiled this company to find out more. Best IT Financing Solutions Provider 2019 Rigby Capital UK Aimed at helping customers and partners to deliver on their strategies, Rigby Capital have put themselves front-and-centre in a changing market. In the new as-a-service subscription economy, this is a company that promises to listen, consult and never fall back on old, pre-determined solutions to their clients’ problems. Earning the right to solve their partners’ problems, this exciting new company builds trust with businesses, working towards a frequent and successful partnership. Rigby Capital is exclusively focused on the financing of IT projects, creating ground-breaking financing solutions that work for all parties across the supply chain, from the vendor to the end- user. With an innovative attitude, and high level of expertise, Rigby Capital can break down the financial barriers, facilitating new go-to-market sales and consumption models. With the ability to do this, their clients are able to increase efficiencies, add value and create a strong return on investment for IT projects. When it comes to projects, Rigby Capital changes the focus of business by prioritising usage over ownership. This allows the company to shift from a balance sheet perspective to one that enables greater flexibility and capacity that varies depending on the needs of the business. It also means that you only pay one all-inclusive charge, which covers all aspects of the service, including any assets. Once the project is complete, businesses don’t have to handle disposal of obsolete assets as this is handled entirely by Rigby Capital. The team at Rigby Capital thrive on providing a bespoke solution to every problem they encounter. Highly experienced account managers ensure that customers feel cared for and are able to access whatever information is necessary. Transparency is vital to the ongoing relationship that Rigby Capital depends upon for future business. It seems to be paying off, with the forward-thinking company seeing a four-fold increase in demand for service solutions in the last four years, as well as a record 137% growth in the last 12 months alone. This extraordinary growth has allowed Rigby Capital to double the size of its premises, allowing for future development as well as making room for staff already employed. As a rapidly scaling business looking forward, Rigby Capital looks for talent from any walks of life, especially those who would compliment the extensive knowledge and skills of the existing team. The future for Rigby Capital is one of constant flux, with migration to the cloud and a steady transition from buying IT to consuming it as- a-service happening at an almost inextricable pace. Rigby Capital are already using their considerable agility to plan for the changes yet to come, with the consequences of artificial intelligence, the internet of things and blockchain technology all yet to be seen, but are guaranteed to impact everyone’s lives. With an expanding portfolio featuring a number of IT vendors, their channel partners and their enterprise, public sector and SME customers in the UK, Rigby Capital has grown considerably since its early days. Now setting itself up to play a major role as a disruptive investor in IT projects, Rigby Capital is using its pioneering approach to IT projects to ensure that companies are prepared for the exciting new developments in the world of IT. For this business, it’s not enough to simply provide solutions to known problems. It must search for unknown problems too. Contact: Chris Gleasure Company: Rigby Capital UK Web Address: www.rigbycapital.com Telephone: 0203 713 5635 Left to right: Chris Gleasure, Commercial Director; Simon Everidge, Operations Director; Nigel Jenkins, Managing Director