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Are you looking to grow your business?

NEL has invested in over 1,100 business growth plans. The businesses we’ve invested in have benefitted from bespoke finance solutions, strategic guidance and access to our network of sector based experts including corporate finance advisors, business coaches, NED’s and other investors.

Let’s see if we can work together to help you achieve your business growth ambitions.

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prosperous future.

About us.

NEL was founded in 1989 as the first regional investment management company in the North East of England. Set up with a founding mission to revitalise the local business economy, we have been committed to empowering growth through solutions-focused finance ever since.

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At a glance.

Founded in
1989
We have over three decades of unique experience, investing across multiple economic cycles and systemic events
100%
Employee owned
As an employee-owned investment management firm, our team is deeply committed to NEL’s mission, core values, and the success of both our own business and the funds we manage
150m
£150m+ Funds managed
Specialising in both secured and unsecured debt models, including senior, stretched senior, unitranche and mezzanine financing structures
167
years combined investment experience across the team
Our experienced team is dedicated to delivering financing solutions with speed and efficiency, driven by a deep understanding of our investee companies and their markets
Diverse SME portfolio of over
150
We invest across a wide range of sectors to minimise sector-specific risks and capitalise on diverse growth opportunities, prompting a healthy balance of risk and return within our portfolio
17
Investment funds managed
NEL has successfully managed 17 investment funds sourced from both the private and public sectors, each with a distinct investment mandate

Why investors choose to work with us?

Collaborative Approach

Engaging closely with investors to understand their objectives, enabling us to tailor mandates effectively and work together towards shared goals.

Proven Track Record

Demonstrating consistent success in sourcing and investing in the underserved high-growth SME sector. Positively impacting the UK economy.

Strong SME Origination Networks

Utilising powerful regional networks and using proprietary origination methods to ensure a strong pipeline of high-quality proposals, alongside tested strategies for expanding our origination networks in alignment with specific mandate requirements.

Market Insight

Proficient in identifying emerging market and sector trends, and proactively addressing challenges to enhance business performance of our portfolio companies to ensure strong returns to the Funds.

Solutions-Based Approach

Leveraging deep-rooted knowledge and experience in various finance types, structuring transactions to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns.

Sustainable Ethos

NEL is committed to realising a sustainable, diverse, low carbon future. This commitment inspires the way we run our own business in addition to driving sustainable outcomes for the investors we work with.

Your partner to a
prosperous future.

Latest news.

Funding for Growth Forum
  • Events
North East Funding for Growth Forum
Insider is excited to announce the launch of the North East Funding for Growth Forum, in partnership with British Business Bank’s Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.
: (from left) Veronica Swindale, Managing Director at nesma, Mike Guellard, Senior Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers, and Paul Sutherland, Commercial Director at nesma.
  • Investment News
North East marketing training company expands following NPIF II funding
A North East marketing and PR training company is looking to capitalise on its creative expansion plans following a loan from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).
The NEL Fund Managers team celebrate having won the Alternative Finance Provider of the Year award at the North East Insider Dealmaker Awards 2024.
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL wins Alternative Finance Provider of the Year at the Insider Dealmakers Awards 2024
The NEL team are delighted to have won the Alternative Finance Provider of the Year award at this year’s North East Insider Dealmaker Awards.
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NEL Fund Managers Limited
4 Enterprise House
Kingsway
Team Valley
NE11 0SR

(+44) 0345 369 7007
enquiries@nel.co.uk

NEL Fund Managers Limited
LevelQ
Surtees Business Park
Stockton on Tees
TS18 3HR

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