North East’s first urban winery toasts Fortnum & Mason listing
A new vintage from the North East’s first urban winery has taken its place alongside some of the world’s best-known labels in a landmark London location. The 2019 Bacchus white produced by Team Valley-based Laneberg Wine is now being stocked by Fortnum & Mason at its flagship Piccadilly store. The Bacchus was picked out by […]
Million pound investment to help sub-surface testing firm lay down foundations for growth
An ambitious County Durham ground investigation business has secured a one million pound investment package to help support its growth ambitions. Exploration & Testing Associates (ETA) has established a new state-of-the-art materials testing laboratory at its head office in Bowburn from which it is working with a growing number of clients right around the UK. […]
NEL Fund Managers begins lending under Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
The North East longest-standing business investor is looking to expand the number of regional firms with which it works after becoming an accredited provider for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). NEL Fund Managers has been accredited by the British Business Bank to provide loans of up to £250,000 to regional businesses that have […]
NEL Fund Managers and Northumbria University launch growth programme for North East health, wellness and social care sectors
A major new initiative to help North East businesses grow or expand into the health, wellness and social care delivery sectors is set to go live. Regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers has joined forces with Northumbria University to set up the new Purposeful Health Growth Accelerator, which will offer practical support, advice and […]
New Horizon Marketing scaling up with Small Loan Fund investment support
A North East digital marketing and advertising firm is aiming to scale up its operations with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. New Horizon Marketing delivers organic and paid-for search campaigns for a range of clients across both national and international markets. […]
Alpha Process Controls and Aldona Seals launching scale-up plans with Growth Capital Fund backing
Two newly-independent County Durham engineering firms are aiming to scale up their operations after securing six-figure investments from the North East Growth Capital Fund Supported by the European Regional Development Fund. Alpha Process Controls and Aldona Seals were both recently acquired from the Knorr-Bremse Group, the German parent company of regional engineering firm GT Group, […]
NEL Fund Managers doubles maximum investment value for Small Loan Fund
The maximum amount available to North East SMEs from a £9m investment fund has been doubled by the region’s longest-standing business investor. NEL Fund Managers is responsible for investing the £9m North East Small Loan Fund, which usually offers loans of up to £50,000, and is designed to assist with the creation of over 1,200 […]
Youth Sport Nutrition hoping for healthy growth with Small Loan Fund investment
A specialist sports nutrition business set up by two former Newcastle United coaches is aiming for a healthy increase in its turnover after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. Youth Sport Nutrition spent two years developing Pro-Teen, the world’s first fortified recovery shake specifically developed for young […]
NEL splashes out with £30,000 investment in water tank installation specialist
A specialist construction company is aiming to make an even bigger splash within its industry after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. GWSS specialises in the installation, removal, maintenance and repair of large sectional water storage tanks, which range from one thousand to one […]
Angell Petco taking the lead with Small Loan Fund investment backing
A successful online dog food retailer has fetched a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund to help it put scale-up plans into action. Angell Petco sells its own brand range of natural healthy premium dog food, as well as private label healthy natural treats and salmon […]
