A Blackpool yoga studio is preparing for a major transformation after securing new investment that will support both a rebrand and a broader service offering. The funding marks an important moment in what the focus key phrase identifies as the Yoga Rise Blackpool rebrand and expansion, a shift that will reshape the long established family run studio.
Yoga Blackpool has received support from NPIF II – River Capital and GC Business Finance Smaller Loans, managed by River Capital and GC Business Finance under the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. The investment will allow founder Angela Ross to relaunch the business as Yoga Rise Blackpool in January 2026, setting the stage for a more premium boutique experience.
The funding will go directly into infrastructure and service improvements, which form the backbone of the Yoga Rise Blackpool rebrand and expansion. Infrared heating equipment, upgraded studio gear, new external signage and an enhanced website with integrated booking tools are all planned. Marketing campaigns will also help reposition the studio, alongside fresh offerings such as aerial yoga.
The business has been serving the community since 2016 and has grown steadily over nearly a decade. Ross explained the personal significance of the moment. She said: “Yoga Rise is a family-run studio that has grown alongside me and my family over the past nine years.” She added: “This investment has made a huge difference, allowing me to finally act on ideas I have long wanted to bring to the studio but previously lacked the resources for. It has also given me the confidence to grow the business; working alongside River Capital, sharing my ideas and financial projections, and being truly believed in has been an incredible boost.”
Ross emphasised that the core mission will remain unchanged. “We remain committed to making high-quality yoga accessible to everyone on the Fylde Coast, offering a wide variety of science-backed, modern classes alongside traditional yoga practices.”
The confidence in the Yoga Rise Blackpool rebrand and expansion is reflected by its backers. Jonathan Nelson, investment manager at River Capital, said: “Angela has demonstrated a clear vision for growing her business whilst maintaining its community-focused ethos. The financial projections are conservative and realistic, and the business model transition is well planned and supported by her teaching team.”
Support also came from the British Business Bank. Sue Barnard, senior investment manager, said: “It’s been fantastic to support Yoga Rise as they look to rebrand and grow. Helping businesses in coastal areas like Blackpool access the funding they need is essential to unlocking local potential. Yoga Rise is a great example of the family-run, community-focused businesses that NPIF II seeks to support.”
