COVID-19 : An update from NEL Fund Managers
During these difficult times we would like to assure our portfolio businesses, investors and stakeholders that the NEL team are working to support you. We have had many conversations with portfolio businesses in recent days and would like to applaud their positive attitudes and resilience throughout this situation. We will continue to be here should […]
Gateshead video production company focussed on growth after Small Loan Fund investment
A successful North East video production company founded by two schoolfriends is ready to roll after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. YourFilm produces TV and cinema commercials, promotional videos and training films for a wide range of well-known clients, including Nissan, Tombola, Intu […]
Jump looking to make leap overseas with Growth Capital Fund backing
A Newcastle digital brand strategy and design agency is casting ambitious eyes overseas after securing a six-figure investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund Supported by the European Regional Development Fund. JUMP offers creative design and digital solutions to a growing roster of regional and national clients, including the British Triathlon, Ringtons Tea, Marlish […]
Father and son’s high-end bike brand hitting the road with second NEL investment
A successful boutique bike brand run by a North East father and son team is hitting the road after securing its second investment from regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers. Ian and Trevor Hughes launched their first custom-built bike under the Vielo Sports brand in 2018 after securing a £250,000 Finance For Business North […]
NEL Fund Managers records busiest ever investment quarter
The North East’s longest-standing business investor has recorded its busiest ever quarter as it continues to grow its portfolio of ambitious regional investees. NEL Fund Managers made 27 investments across Tyne & Wear, Durham and Northumberland in the final three months of 2019 from the two elements of the £120m North East Fund Supported by […]
District V fit for new year growth challenge after move to bigger gym premises
The future of a community fitness facility founded by friends from a Northumberland village is looking great thanks to a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. District V opened in April last year in 700 sq ft premises at the Whitehouse Farm Business Centre near Morpeth, […]
NEL speaks Papillon Translations’ language with £50,000 Small Loan Fund investment
A successful North East translation service is putting its language skills to wider use with the help a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. Papillon Translations has spent over four years developing an easy-to-use app that can provide commentary in a range of languages in locations […]
Oracle sees growth opportunities after winning Small Loan Fund investment
A County Durham training company is using a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund to scale up and target new markets around the UK. Oracle Training Solutions is aiming to double its turnover to around £1.5m and create up to ten new jobs over the next […]
