Insights - NEL Fund Managers

Growth Capital Fund, Investment News

April 4, 2024

Nirvana Europe taking a run at North America with NEL investment backing

A specialist North East sports travel and events firm is taking a run at growing its presence in North America with the help of a £500,000 investment from the North East Fund.

NEL News & Insights

April 3, 2024

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.

Investment News, Small Loan Fund

March 25, 2024

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.

NEL News & Insights

March 21, 2024

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.

Investment News, Small Loan Fund

February 28, 2024

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.

Growth Capital Fund, Investment News

February 13, 2024

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.

NEL News & Insights

February 9, 2024

North East Growth Capital Fund

Investment News, Small Loan Fund

February 1, 2024

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.

Investment News, Small Loan Fund

January 24, 2024

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.

Investment News

December 19, 2024

Sapphire HR secures NPIF II investment to drive growth and seize market opportunities

An ambitious North East HR firm is rolling out its expansion plans with the help of a five-figure loan from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans Fund, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).

Investment News

November 14, 2024

North East marketing training company expands following NPIF II funding

A North East marketing and PR training company is looking to capitalise on its creative expansion plans following a loan from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).

Investment News

November 1, 2024

NPIF II completes first deal in Tees Valley with six-figure investment for specialist non-destructive testing firm

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has completed its first investment in Tees Valley following the launch of the £660m fund in March this year.