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Around Noon secures Whiterock investment

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 04, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
2
Articles
6
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The investment in Around Noon by White Rock is expected to boost the food-to-go sector in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, indicating positive growth prospects for private companies in this market. It also highlights the active role of investment firms like White Rock in supporting business expansion.

Food and beverage Venture capital
Event Summary

Around Noon, a leading food-to-go manufacturer headquartered in Newry with sites in North London and Slough, has secured investment from White Rock. This strategic investment, facilitated through White Rock's Growth Capital Fund, aims to support Around Noon's ambitious plans for significant growth and expansion across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Gareth Chambers, CEO of Around Noon, expressed gratitude for White Rock's support, while Paul Millar, CEO of White Rock, praised Around Noon's success and potential. The deal was advised by Mills Selig and HNH for White Rock, and Tughans and Deloitte for Around Noon.

Entities Involved
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Around Noon
Around Noon secured investment from White Rock to fuel its growth and expansion in the UK and Ireland.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0
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White Rock
White Rock provided growth capital to Around Noon through its Growth Capital Fund, partnering to support its expansion.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Gareth Chambers
As CEO of Around Noon, Gareth Chambers expressed gratitude for White Rock's support and highlighted the growth opportunities.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Paul Millar
As CEO of White Rock, Paul Millar expressed pleasure in partnering with Around Noon to help them achieve their growth ambitions.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Mills Selig
Mills Selig advised White Rock on the investment deal.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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HNH
HNH advised White Rock on the investment deal.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Tughans
Tughans advised Around Noon on securing the investment.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Deloitte
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United Kingdom
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Republic of Ireland
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
United Kingdom related ↔ Republic of Ireland
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