SWIF Maven Equity Finance invests £750,000 in Tom Parker Creamery

Founded in 2018, Tom Parker Creamery is a producer of free-range milks and creams from British grass-fed herds. Based at Wincanton in South Somerset, the business produces natural, fully traceable, and sustainable dairy products. The range features free-range milk enriched with vitamins, naturally flavoured milks and cream, all sustainably produced and presented in nostalgic glass bottles.

The company serves several major retailers including Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Ocado. It has also won various awards including a Great Taste Award (2024), The Farm Shop & Deli Best Product (2024), International Cheese & Dairy Awards; Best Health Drink (2021) and the Great British Food Awards (2022 and 2021). 

Investment from SWIF Maven Equity Finance has supported the relocation to a larger facility, allowing for a significant increase in production capacity as the company continues to grow its customer base. The funding will also provide additional working capital, enable the business to increase its headcount and support further product development.

“We’re extremely excited to be working with Maven and the South West Investment Fund to help take our business to the second phase of our growth plan. With the current rise in awareness of ultra-processed foods, our range of award-winning products made with free-range British whole milk and natural ingredients mean we’re well positioned to satisfy consumer demands in this area. With this support, the investment enables us to deliver our ambitious plans and meet the rising demands from major retailers and consumers.”

Rob Yates, CEO of Tom Parker Creamery

"Tom Parker Creamery has carved out a unique space in the dairy market, driven by its commitment to high-quality, sustainably sourced products. Rob has built a strong brand, and we’re excited to back him and his team as they scale up and bring their exceptional products to more customers. The South West Investment Fund is there to support businesses just like this to grow whilst making a positive impact on the wider local economy."

Rafi Khan, Investment Manager at Maven

“We’re thrilled to see the South West Investment Fund make its 100th deal, delivering over £40m of investment since its launch last year. The volume of investments underscores the strength and ambition of growing businesses across the South West, and the critical role of the fund in providing the capital needed for these businesses to innovate, expand, and create lasting impact in their communities. The latest investment in Tom Parker Creamery highlights our commitment to supporting sustainable, growth-oriented businesses in a broad range of sectors across the region.”

Jody Tableporter, Director UK & Regional Funds at the British Business Bank

The purpose of the South West Investment Fund is to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across the region. The Fund is increasing the supply and diversity of early stage finance for South West smaller businesses, providing funds to firms that might otherwise not receive investment and helping to break down barriers in access to finance.

SWIF - Maven Equity Finance can provide investment of up to £5 million to support ambitious earlier and later stage businesses across the South West of England. To date, the Fund has backed sustainable packaging innovator, Kelpi, global wireless solutions provider Blu Wireless, healthcare buy and build operator, Covestus, Microsoft adoption specialist, Changing Social and leading robotic additive manufacturer, Q5D.

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