Martin Wrightson

Paid transforms the procure-to-pay process for buyers and their small suppliers, making it easier and faster for them to do business together. The Paid platform leverages the power of automation allowing buyers to onboard small suppliers in as little as 6 minutes, create and manage work with ease, and offer their suppliers transparent, compliant payment options.

We solve owner-managed business problems delivering peace of mind. Activ Investment Partners provide proactive management support, as well as direct capital investment, to help open-minded SME partners to confidently transform or restructure their businesses towards sustainable growth or an effective exit. We are flexible and can quickly make significant majority and minority Growth investments as well as supporting Management Buy-Outs (MBOs) and early stage Stressed businesses in the North East.

Nestled on the bank of the River Derwent among the breathtaking valleys and fells of the Lake District, we design opulent whisky, rich with layers of flavour and complexity. Built meticulously in a 160-year-old farm on the banks for the River Derwent, our award-winning distillery offers visitors behind the scenes tours of our state-of-the-art distillery and tastings of our collection of spirits. The first English distillery to win the coveted title “World’s Best Single Malt Whisky” at the World Whiskies Awards, our modern approach places flavour creation at the heart of everything we do. From sacrificing efficiency in return for a spirit that delivers a distinctive long buttercream mouthfeel, The Lakes Distillery prides itself on pushing boundaries and challenging traditional conventions.

Paid transforms the procure-to-pay process for buyers and their small suppliers, making it easier and faster for them to do business together. The Paid platform leverages the power of automation allowing buyers to onboard small suppliers in as little as 6 minutes, create and manage work with ease, and offer their suppliers transparent, compliant payment options.

We solve owner-managed business problems delivering peace of mind. Activ Investment Partners provide proactive management support, as well as direct capital investment, to help open-minded SME partners to confidently transform or restructure their businesses towards sustainable growth or an effective exit. We are flexible and can quickly make significant majority and minority Growth investments as well as supporting Management Buy-Outs (MBOs) and early stage Stressed businesses in the North East.