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Jonathan Luke, CEO of NEL Fund Managers
  • NEL News & Insights
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.
Jane SIddle, Senior Investment Executive, NEL Fund Managers, with Dr Emma Black, Cascade Cash Management
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Cascade looking to cash in on growth opportunities with North East Fund backing
An award-winning North East cash management firm is ready for the next stage after securing a six-figure investment from the Growth Capital Fund
  • NEL News & Insights
North East Small Loan Fund
Jane Siddle of NEL and Ben Quaintrell of My Property Box at the My Property Box office.
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
My Property Box building strong base for future expansion with Growth Capital Fund backing
North East estate and lettings agent My Property Box is casting its eyes outside the region after securing a six-figure investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund.
Mike Guellard (NEL) and Rob Mitchell (Sugarcoat Technologies)
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Future looking sweet for Sugarcoat after NEL investment backing
Jonathan Luke, CEO of NEL Fund Managers
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL Fund Managers wins accreditation for new iteration of the Recovery Loan Scheme
  • NEL News & Insights
Business benefits to knowing your carbon footprint
  • NEL News & Insights
What is the environmental impact of business travel?
  • NEL News & Insights
Are you engaging your supply chain with your low carbon ambitions?
(from left) Jane Siddle of NEL Fund Managers, Steve Southern of Southern Asset Management and Sarah Newbould of British Business Bank
  • Investment News
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. 
Pecursor gains North East Fund backing | NEL Find Managers
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Precursor continues Newcastle recruitment drive with North East Fund backing
An ambitious cyber security firm is continuing to build its North East presence with the help of a six-figure investment from the North East Fund.
NPIF II sparks first deal in Northumberland | NEL Fund Managers
  • Investment News, Smaller Loans
NPIF II sparks first deal in Northumberland with electrical contracting firm
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has completed its first investment in Northumberland, marking a significant milestone for the region since the launch of the £660m fund earlier this year.
  • 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
Pictured, from left to right, are Rachael Munro, Michael Williams and Susan Snowdon, Investment Executives at NEL Fund Managers.
  • NEL News & Insights
North East Businesses Set to Benefit as Regional Growth Fund Given £4m Extension
Pictured, from left to right, are Rachael Munro, Michael Williams and Susan Snowdon, Investment Executives at NEL Fund Managers.
  • NEL News & Insights
Growth Fund Investments Pass £25M Landmark
Mike Guellard of NEL Fund Managers with Clementine Services
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Clementine going for green growth with NEL investment backing
A North Tyneside trade services business is aiming to capitalise on growing demand for its environmental expertise after securing a six-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.
Susan Snowdon of NEL Fund Managers with Dr Carl Clarkson and Kathryn Clarkson of Breeze Academy
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Breeze Academy looking for healthy returns as growth plan wins North East Fund backing
A specialist healthcare training provider is set to put its scale up plans into action after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.
Chris Thompson of Media Borne and Carolyn McGregor of NEL Fund Managers
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Media Borne to create more creative sector opportunities with North East Fund backing
An ambitious North East creative media agency is embarking on the next chapter of its growth story with the help of a six-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.
Jonathan Armitage, Investment Executive, NEL Fund Managers, with Dan Baird, Managing Director, INFINITY 27
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
INFINITY 27 creating new growth reality with North East Fund backing
A North East immersive games design studio is diversifying into new markets after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.
Mike Guellard (NEL) and Rob Mitchell (Sugarcoat Technologies)
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Future looking sweet for Sugarcoat after NEL investment backing
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Eco Steam owners looking to clean up sustainably with NEL investment support
Investment Executive Mike Guellard with McGrady Clarke Staff
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
McGrady Clarke growth drive energised by six-figure North East Small Loan Fund investment
Investment Executive Jonathan Armitage of NEL Fund Managers with Dave Harris-Jones of Laverock Law Cottages and Glamping in front of Laverock Law glamping cabin
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Heart-shaped treehouse to help Northumberland tourism business bloom
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Green Marine heading across the pond after securing North East Fund investment backing