Bristol Twenty Tea and Coffee Company is experiencing continued growth, supported by an £80,000 funding package from leading UK asset finance provider, Ignition that will facilitate the expansion of their espresso machine rental portfolio.
Bristol Twenty Tea and Coffee Company is an independent, family-run enterprise renowned for supplying ethically sourced, high-quality coffee to hospitality venues throughout the South West. The company has established a strong reputation for enabling its customers to serve exceptional coffee without the significant initial investment in equipment. In addition to roasting premium coffee at their artisan facility in Avonmouth, they operate a comprehensive rental service for espresso machines and associated equipment, providing independent cafés, restaurants, and hotels with expert service and training to ensure consistently perfect coffee preparation.
The recently secured funding will allow Bristol Twenty to increase its stock of rental espresso machines to over 120 units, directly addressing the growing demand for their services. Furthermore, this investment will support internal upgrades to equipment used for processing and packaging their white label coffee offerings.
Rory Ireland, Managing Director at Bristol Twenty Tea and Coffee Company, comments: “When Bristol Twenty needed flexible financing to support their growth, Ignition delivered. With fast approvals, transparent terms, and a straightforward process, Ignition made accessing the necessary capital easy and stress-free. Their team took the time to understand Bristol Twenty’s goals, offering tailored support and expert advice. Thanks to Ignition’s partnership approach, we have been able to invest confidently in the future of our business – with funding that worked on our terms.”
The first espresso machine acquired through this funding has already been installed at Tapps Wine Bar in Bristol, with more rentals in the pipeline, including one with Campden Coffee in Chipping Campden.
Dan Liddeatt, Business Development Manager at Ignition, comments: “Ignition is proud to support Bristol Twenty’s mission of making top-quality coffee more accessible across the region. This partnership highlights our commitment to supporting SMEs with flexible finance solutions that align with their specific operational needs and long-term goals. Rory and the team are not just growing their own business, they’re helping independent hospitality venues thrive too. It’s a great example of how strategic finance can have a positive impact across an entire sector.”
More information on Bristol Twenty Tea and Coffee Company can be found at bristol-twenty.co.uk
Further information about Ignition can be found at www.ignitioncredit.co.uk.
This funding marks an exciting phase for Bristol Twenty Tea and Coffee Company as they continue to support the thriving hospitality industry in the South West.
Feature Image: Dan Liddeatt from Ignition (centre), with the three Directors of Bristol Twenty Coffee Company: Chris Ireland, Rory Ireland and Kate Ireland
