We're investing in people and growth.
Impactiv backs passionate founders who've built something real and are ready to go bigger. We're part of the Sunny Balcony Group and partnering with the Founders Union — so you get capital plus the people, partners and support to actually scale.
Two steps to working with Impactiv.
Take the scorecard.
Our short scorecard quiz is the fastest way to see if you're ready for investment from Impactiv. If you score ready, submit your application straight from your results.
Take the scorecardFind your fit — we'll get you there.
Take our Find Your Fit questionnaire and we'll match you to the right people in the Sunny Balcony Group — funding, finance, AI, brand, talent, legal, capital and franchise — to get you investor ready and keep growing long term.
Find Your FitThe Sunny Balcony Network





Everything your business needs to grow.
Each service is delivered by a specialist partner inside the Sunny Balcony group. You engage as much or as little as you need.
R&D Tax & Grant Funding
via Fundfindrs
Non-equity, non-debt capital through R&D tax credits and matched grant programs.
Bookkeeping & Finance
via Jacaranda Hub
Clean books, monthly reconciliations, and management reporting to keep you investor-ready.
AI Innovation & Automation
via AIQ
Practical AI, workflow automation, and operational tooling that compounds.
Capital Investment
via Impactiv & Scalare Partners
Direct introductions to growth capital via Impactiv and Scalare Partners.
Digital & Design
via Wollip
Brand, website, and product design that signals you've grown up.
Recruitment
via Tier One
High-performance hires for the seats that decide your next 18 months.
Legal Services
via Aston Vale Lawyers
Commercial legal counsel for scale-ups — contracts, structuring, and deal support.
Franchise Operations
via Franchise Flex
Systems, manuals, and operational frameworks to franchise your model.
Three operators. One partnership.
Nicola Mills
Co-Founder
Operator and connector. Builds the bridges between entrepreneurs and the people, capital, and systems that move them forward.
Kate Downing
Co-Founder
Strategic advisor with deep experience in scale-up operations, partnerships, and turning intent into execution.
Jen Manuel
Co-Founder
Growth and capital specialist focused on getting founders investor-ready and matched to the right partners at the right time.