Milligan is proud to announce our investment in and strategic partnership with SaveTheHighStreet.org and Thriver — a bold move that underscores our commitment to the next era of the high street and supporting the entrepreneurs who bring it to life.
Save The High Street is the UK-wide movement helping local independents at every stage of their growth journey, ensuring a stronger future for high streets.
Thriver (HelloThriver.com) is the AI co-pilot for SME local entrepreneurs. Built by the team behind SaveTheHighStreet.org, Thriver improves the economics and experience of running a high street business. It automates a growing range of jobs across marketing, branding, sales, finance, HR, and more, as well as offering personalised plans, expert mentoring and progress tracking.
We’ve long championed the high street as a place of discovery, community, and quality — a space where people can connect with local identity, heritage and culture with a commercial offer to activate it all. In recent years, much of our work has focused on reimagining these spaces, and we believe that embracing technology and AI in the right ways can unlock meaningful change.
Commenting on the partnership, Alex Hyams MRICS, Head of Mixed-Use Asset Management at Milligan, said: “We see Thriver as a game-changer for the high street. This isn’t tech for the sake of it — it’s AI doing what it should -cutting through admin and freeing up business owners to focus on what they’re good at. It’s practical, powerful, and it works. Thriver gives independents on the high street the kind of tools typically used by larger players. Partnering with Thriver adds a smart new layer of support to our projects, helping build places that are more resilient, more vibrant, and future-ready.”
Our investment is a statement of intent. We’re aligning ourselves with practical action — bringing direct benefits to our partners and projects through special collaborations, shared expertise, and hands-on support. As we look ahead, Milligan will continue to explore how data, AI, and digital tools can enhance the real estate space — not just in theory, but in practice. We’re excited to work alongside SaveTheHighStreet.org and Thriver to scale these efforts, share learnings, and help more places unlock their potential.
