As a company with a long history of supporting entrepreneurs and multi-generational family-run firms, we are keen to continue supporting businesses that are growing, those that are making a real difference to the economy and have a responsible purpose.

Our roots are found in Liverpool, the birthplace of Rathbones. Long before we became an investment manager, Rathbones was a timber merchant business established by the Rathbone family in the 1720s. Subsequent generations took the family business into shipping and overseas trade before moving into managing money at the beginning of the last century. 

The Rathbone family believed in public service, contributing to the improvement of healthcare and education for the people of Liverpool.

While any company with a long history will have a complex story to tell, and not every choice in the past will have been the right one, we strive to live up to the best values of our predecessors.

Our strong track record of investing in successful businesses means we understand the challenges and needs faced by entrepreneurs and their leadership teams.