2018 • NEL Fund Managers Limited - Page 2
Jonathan makes career investment with NEL
Uploaded by Suzanne Smith in NEL News & Insights on July 12, 2018
North East fund management firm NEL Fund Managers has boosted its investment team with the appointment of Jonathan Armitage. Jonathan has joined NEL as an investment executive and is now working to support regional businesses who are looking to access investments that will help them realise their development […]
Seminar programme to help regional SMEs access North East Fund investments
Uploaded by Suzanne Smith in NEL News & Insights on July 9, 2018
A leading North East Law firm has partnered with a regional fund management firm to offer free business support which will help SMEs access investments from the new North East Fund Supported by the European Regional Development Fund. PG Legal has teamed up with NEL Fund Managers to […]
Hensby steps down after 27 years of north east investments at NEL
Uploaded by Suzanne Smith in NEL News & Insights on July 5, 2018
One of the North East’s best-known dealmakers is retiring after more than a quarter of a century of successfully investing in regional businesses. Barrie Hensby has stepped down after three years as chairman of regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers, a role he took on after spending […]
Investing for positive impact
Uploaded by Suzanne Smith in Recent Investments on June 29, 2018
According to a 2017 study by Schroders Global Investor, the main topic of investing that people would like to learn more about is ‘investing for positive potential impact’. Investing for positive impact, or impact investing, is not entirely new but it’s intention as an investment strategy has certainly […]
Carolyn returns to NEL to lead search for North East Fund investees
Uploaded by Suzanne Smith in NEL News & Insights on June 25, 2018
An experienced business development professional has rejoined North East fund management firm NEL Fund Managers to help identify even more regional firms in which it can invest. Carolyn McGregor is now responsible for helping to generate a strong pipeline of investment opportunities for NEL from ambitious regional companies, […]
Investing for inclusive growth
Uploaded by Suzanne Smith in Recent Investments on June 7, 2018
In quiet rooms behind closed doors, people are making it their mission to challenge the UK’s push for Inclusive Growth. The debate is that while the UK along with much of the world is experiencing an economic growth phase, this growth within the UK is not benefitting everybody, […]
NEL Fund Managers appoints Graham Thrower as non-executive chairman
Uploaded by Suzanne Smith in NEL News & Insights on May 30, 2018
A hugely experienced North East business executive has joined regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers as its new non-executive chairman. Graham Thrower has held board-level positions in global investment, economic development and creative industry sectors, including with North East Access To Finance, Newcastle Science City and regional […]
David and Jonathan step up to director roles at NEL
Uploaded by Suzanne Smith in NEL News & Insights on May 9, 2018
Two well-known North East dealmakers have stepped up to senior management roles at regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers. David Thomas has been named as the Newcastle-based firm’s investment director, while Jonathan Luke has been promoted to portfolio director in recognition of their contribution to NEL winning […]
NEL seeking investment applications as growth capital fund and small loan funds open for business
Uploaded by Suzanne Smith in NEL News & Insights on April 30, 2018
Ambitious North East businesses are being invited to apply for investments from two new funds worth a total of £27m that could help them expand their operations and create new jobs. NEL Fund Managers is the only fund management firm to be awarded two of the five funds […]
North East investment funds supporting scale-up agenda
Uploaded by Suzanne Smith in Recent Investments on April 30, 2018
One of the most satisfying parts of our work as business investors is witnessing the impact it has for North East companies who become better able to realise their potential, create new jobs and scale up their operations to the next level. The predominant position that the scale-up […]