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 […]
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 […]
Nudge Education pushing for growth with North East Fund backing

An innovative North East firm which helps disenfranchised young people reengage with education is aiming to scale up and expand outside the region with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. Nudge Education provides individualised intervention services which engage, educate and empower children and […]
Renovo shaping bright future with Small Loan Fund investment backing

A young County Durham entrepreneur is shaping a successful future for his business after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. Antony Gray set up Renovo Solutions last year after working his way up with his previous employer from apprentice to operations director. Based on […]
Driving prosperity and environmental sustainability – an impact investors view

NEL Fund Managers has been investing for positive impact end economic development in the North East of England for 30 years. We do this by applying positive screening methods to our investment decision making, taking in to account not only the financial returns for our investors but the many non-financial outcomes which contribute to making […]
£500,000 investment secures growth plans for Bastion

Newcastle based Bastion Security Products – a government and MoD-approved supplier of industry-leading physical security systems – has secured a £500,000 investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund Supported by the European Regional Development Fund to support rapid business growth and the creation of up to 20 new jobs. Bastion, which has been providing […]
Equibalancer galloping towards growth after winning North East Fund backing

A County Durham-based equine supplement manufacturer is galloping for growth after winning a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. Equibalancer produces a range of feeds which ensure horses get all the nutrients they need to stay healthy and which also cater for the requirements of different […]