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Your partner to a prosperous future.

EXPLORE YOUR FINANCE OPTIONS

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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Funding ambitions
and driving growth.

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.

Funding ambitions
and driving growth.

Latest news.

Pictured, from left to right, are Susan Snowdon, Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers, Sarah Newbould, Senior Investment Manager at British Business Bank and Bethany Ainsley, Founder of OptiMe
  • Investment News
NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans makes a five-figure investment to OptiMe
NPIF II - NEL Smaller Loans which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has announced a five-figure investment in OptiMe, a leading workplace wellbeing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform and app focused on revolutionising mental health support for employees across the UK.
(from left) Jonathan Luke, Paul Scott, Graham Thrower, Trevor Castledine, and Judith Hartley of NEL Fund Managers.
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL Fund Managers strengthens board with Non-Executive Director appointments
The North East’s most active business investor has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of two experienced NED's to its board.
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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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Registered office: NEL Fund Managers Limited, 4 Enterprise House, Kingsway, Team Valley, NE11 0SR. Company Registration Number: 2564907. Registered in England. NEL Fund Managers Limited is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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