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Jane Siddle, Senior Investment Executive, NEL Fund Managers
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NEL views on the launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
The British Business Bank has recently launched the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), bringing with it £660m to invest in businesses across the North, aimed at fostering growth and prosperity.
(from left) Susan Snowdon of NEL Fund Managers with Alan Sawyers and Nathan Cockburn of AS Design North East
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Northumberland design firm realising growth ambitions with NEL investment
A Northumberland design company is expanding its range of services and its workforce with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund.
Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II Launch Photo
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Launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II provides £660m boost for small businesses
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), aims to build on the success of the initial fund, with the purpose of driving sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across the North.
Deep North co-founder Phil King (left) with Jonathan Armitage of NEL Fund Managers
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Artisan doughnut chain shows appetite for growth with NEL investment backing
An ambitious coffee and doughnut café chain founded by two North East schoolfriends is set to open more stores and create more jobs after attracting a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund.
The accompanying image shows (one from right) Jane Siddle of NEL Fund Managers with (from left) Wayne Dobson, Bob Morton, Ian Clarkson and Matt Haycock of Lylalife
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Lylalife gaining new customer insight with second North East Fund investment
An ambitious North East continence product supplier is building up its customer service and business management resources after securing a second North East Fund investment through fund management firm NEL Fund Managers.
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North East Growth Capital Fund
Susan Snowdon, investment executive at NEL Fund Managers (left), with Ben Pickard, founder and managing director at Asbestos Audit
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Asbestos Audit sets up in-house laboratory with second Small Loan Fund investment
Asbestos Audit acts as both a main and sub-contractor on asbestos-related projects of every size, from processing single asbestos samples to managing asbestos for full industrial estates, and works on environmental projects with a range of clients right across the UK.
Simon Green of Edge Innovation (left) with Susan Snowdon of NEL Fund Managers
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
NEL investment giving North East design innovation consultancy the edge
Edge Innovation supports innovation with and across public, private and third sectors, and works with organisations of all sizes across different industries to help them find solutions which meet existing and evolving market needs.
Mike Guellard of NEL Fund Managers (left) with Leanne Fisk of Trinity Kitchens
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Trinity Kitchens cooks up growth plans with NEL investment backing
A County Durham cabinet manufacturer has marked its 20th anniversary by substantially increasing its manufacturing capacity with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund, managed by NEL Fund Managers.
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Northumberland luxury hamper firm getting ready for busy Christmas with NEL investment backing
Heather & Bale sells a range of luxury handcrafted hampers and gifts to private and corporate clients right across the country, with the vast majority of its products being sourced from independent producers across Northumberland and North Tyneside.
Rob Brown of JUMP with Mike Guellard of NEL Fund Managers, along with members of the JUMP team
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Design agency looking to JUMP to the next level with latest NEL investment
JUMP offers creative design, digital solutions and marketing services to a growing roster of regional, national and international clients, including Newcastle’s Business Improvement District company NE1, the NHS, Newcastle University, Peacocks Medical Group and Living North Magazine.
Ian Proctor of Digital Edge
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
NEL investment giving an edge to County Durham tech firm’s global growth plans
A County Durham technology firm is looking to apply its new e-commerce solution in markets around the world after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Exploration & Testing Associates aiming high with third North East Fund investment
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
TGA engineers future growth plans with North East Fund backing
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Gap Ice turning heat up on recycling plant expansion plans with North East Fund backing
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Troo energising job creation plans with North East Fund backing
Sunderland based energy business, Troo, secured loan funding for expansion from the North East Growth Capital Fund managed by NEL Fund Managers
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
OneGym looking fit for the future as latest NEL investment supports Stockton gym opening
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Ion creating careers for young North East recruits with first intake to new training programme
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Gateshead civil engineers taking centre stage with second investment from North East Fund
Depend Group Investment
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Depend Group’s new owners adapting growth plans with North East Fund backing
County Durham based Exploration & Testing Associates secures investment to scale up from the North East Growth Capital Fund managed by NEL Fund Managers
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Sub-surface testing firm going for growth with second NEL investment
We're Signed Up to the Good Work Pledge
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NEL Fund Managers sign up to Good Work Pledge
NEL Fund Managers are proud to announce they are officially signed up to the North of Tyne Combined Authority's Good Work Pledge! The Good Work Pledge is a scheme where North East businesses can stand up and be counted for being fair employers.
Jonathan Luke, CEO of NEL Fund Managers
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North East Business Insider Year-End Q&A with Jonathan Luke, Chief Executive, NEL Fund Managers
Jonathan Luke, CEO of NEL Fund Managers
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NEL Fund Managers Completes Record Investment Year
The North East’s longest-standing business investor has completed its busiest ever year after making investments in regional firms worth a total of almost £5.9m. NEL Fund Managers completed 62 separate investments in businesses across Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham during 2022, topping last year’s previous record total by just under £250,000.
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North East Small Loan Fund
Jonathan Luke, CEO of NEL Fund Managers
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NEL Fund Managers wins accreditation for new iteration of the Recovery Loan Scheme
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Business benefits to knowing your carbon footprint
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What is the environmental impact of business travel?
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Are you engaging your supply chain with your low carbon ambitions?
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What is Net Zero?
Ion wins £50,000 small loan fund investment to support scale-up plans
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Ion wins £50,000 Small Loan Fund investment to support scale-up plans
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
HR consultancy gains first small loan fund investment to support growth plans