People Buy from People
Before Robert Bathurst (you’d know him if you saw him) became famous as the rich one of the three husbands in Cold Feet, his best-known role was in an 1980s advert for Barclays Bank, where he owned a company called Walton Mouldings. On receiving a telephone order for 20,000 rubber ducks, he immediately calls his […]
IEvo Identifies Growth Fund Investment as Next Driver for Development

A North East-based market leader in the burgeoning field of biometrics is aiming to expand the range and size of contracts it can take on with the help of new outside investment. IEvo designs and develops devices which use individuals’ fingerprints to manage access to a range of controlled environments in different industries, and partners […]
Growth Fund Hat-Trick for Group Horizon

A successful North East training company’s journey towards ever-widening horizons has been backed by a third tranche of investment from the Finance For Business North East Growth Fund. Group Horizon works with vocational colleges, local authorities and employers of all sizes to help both young and experienced people gain the new skills they need to […]
Orion Reaching for the Stars with Growth Fund Investment Support

A sports and leisurewear firm founded by a former Newcastle Falcons player is upping its game after securing new investment from the Finance For Business North East Growth Fund. Orion Teamwear design and manufacture teamwear, leisurewear and accessories for both professional and amateur sports teams, and has an in-house design team to allow for bespoke […]
Orcalight Manufacturing Bright Future with Global Dive Light Sales Plans

A specialist North East manufacturer is aiming to shine a light on new markets around the globe after securing investment from the Finance For Business North East Growth Fund which will help it ramp up sales of the world’s most powerful dive light. Orcalight was approached by the BBC in 2013 to develop a one-off, […]
Second Growth Fund Investment to Help One Sign & Digital Create an Even Brighter Future

The positive impact on the operations of an innovative north east sign and print business of a Finance For Business North East Growth Fund investment has led its management team to seek a second round of funding to support the next stages of its development. One Sign & Digital provides a one-stop shop for every […]
Second Growth Fund Deal Supports Maxim FM Technology Investment

The North East’s largest independent contract cleaning and facilities management business is aiming to become a truly nationwide business with the help of a second six-figure investment from The Finance for Business North East Growth Fund. Maxim Facilities Management Limited (Maxim FM) provides commercial contract cleaning and facilities management services to public and private sector […]
Beanies Investment Opportunity Tastes Good to NEL
The UK’s leading flavoured coffee company is aiming to increase its product portfolio and the places in which they can be bought with the help of a six-figure investment from the Finance For Business North East Growth Fund. Beanies The Flavour Co manufactures a growing range of ground and instant coffees, with around 30 flavours […]
Second Growth Fund Investment Supporting CSI’s Continuing Global Expansion
A North East Hazardous Area Inspection firm is continuing to break into new markets and win new clients around the world with the help of a second investment from the Finance For Business North East Growth Fund. Cenelec Standards Inspections Ltd (CSI) helps companies operating in potentially explosive onshore and offshore environments, such as oil […]
ATAG Cable Solutions Ties Up Growth Fund Investment

A County Durham cable manufacturer is looking to double both its turnover and workforce in the next year with the help of a six-figure investment from the Finance For Business North East Growth Fund. ATAG Cable Solutions designs, manufactures, tests and supplies a wide range of high quality, high performance reliable cables for all types […]