Behrens Group, a 190-year-old, sixth-generation textile business, has launched Journey By Behrens, an investment vehicle dedicated to “developing the growth of next-generation businesses.”
Going beyond financial backing, Journey By Behrens aims to equip founders with essential resources and support across product development, marketing, and strategic operations to help business owners and founders scale their businesses effectively.
Based in Trafford Park, Manchester, Journey By Behrens aims to close up to 10 investments by the end of 2025, targeting innovative startups and SME ventures poised for growth, and has already begun its mission with investments in Yorkshire sustainable sportswear brand Reflo, where Behrens led the seed funding round alongside England Football Captain Harry Kane, and Manchester integrated agency One Day Agency, which Behrens acquired in June. Further announcements are in the pipeline.
Henry Hughes, a director at Behrens, told Prolific North: “We are excited to introduce Journey By Behrens and support the next wave of entrepreneurial talent. We understand the challenges owners and entrepreneurs face in the current climate, and we see an opportunity to support them. Journey By Behrens can help businesses with much more than just capital. Whether it’s product support—from design and development to support in funding stock and managing cash flow—or supply chain solutions like logistics, warehousing, and fulfilment, we believe we can add substantial value. Our goal is to facilitate the growth of the businesses we partner with and be a reliable partner on their journey.”
