Insights - NEL Fund Managers

Investment News

July 30, 2015

Second Growth Fund Deal Supports Maxim FM Technology Investment

Investment News

July 30, 2015

Beanies Investment Opportunity Tastes Good to NEL

Investment News

July 30, 2015

Second Growth Fund Investment Supporting CSI’s Continuing Global Expansion

Investment News

July 30, 2015

ATAG Cable Solutions Ties Up Growth Fund Investment

Investment News

July 30, 2015

OneGym Strengthening North East Presence with follow-on Growth Fund Investment

Investment News

July 30, 2015

Brand Consultancy Decides to Bring in Growth Fund Investment to Support Service Evolution

Investment News

July 30, 2015

Clifford James Consultants on the Road to Expansion with Growth Fund Investment Support

Investment News

July 24, 2025

NEL Fund Managers backs growth and job creation at Middlesbrough-based engineering supplier

Middlesbrough-based Valves & Flow Control Resources Limited (VFCR) has secured a five-figure investment from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).

Investment News

July 21, 2025

NEL Fund Managers back Pablo Eggsgobao with six-figure NPIF II investment

A six-figure investment is fuelling the next stage of growth for one of the North East’s most recognisable independent food brands. The funding comes from NPIF II – NEL Debt Finance Fund, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers.

Investment News

June 23, 2025

NEL Fund Managers backs female-led gourmet deli Awesome Franks with NPIF II investment

NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers, has announced a five-figure investment into Awesome Franks, a gourmet sandwich and deli concept set to open in Jesmond next month.

Growth Capital Fund, Investment News

January 11, 2022

Exploration & Testing Associates aiming high with third North East Fund investment

Growth Capital Fund, Investment News

October 26, 2021

TGA engineers future growth plans with North East Fund backing

Growth Capital Fund, Investment News

August 18, 2021

Gap Ice turning heat up on recycling plant expansion plans with North East Fund backing

Growth Capital Fund, Investment News

July 6, 2021

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

May 5, 2021

OneGym looking fit for the future as latest NEL investment supports Stockton gym opening

Growth Capital Fund, Investment News

March 11, 2021

Ion creating careers for young North East recruits with first intake to new training programme

Growth Capital Fund, Investment News

March 4, 2021

Gateshead civil engineers taking centre stage with second investment from North East Fund

Growth Capital Fund, Investment News

February 2, 2021

Depend Group’s new owners adapting growth plans with North East Fund backing

Growth Capital Fund, Investment News

January 25, 2021

Sub-surface testing firm going for growth with second NEL investment

NEL News & Insights

February 7, 2023

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.

NEL News & Insights

January 16, 2023

North East Business Insider Year-End Q&A with Jonathan Luke, Chief Executive, NEL Fund Managers

NEL News & Insights

January 4, 2023

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.

NEL News & Insights

December 6, 2022

North East Small Loan Fund

NEL News & Insights

November 2, 2022

NEL Fund Managers wins accreditation for new iteration of the Recovery Loan Scheme

NEL News & Insights

October 28, 2022

Business benefits to knowing your carbon footprint

NEL News & Insights

October 28, 2022

What is the environmental impact of business travel?

NEL News & Insights

October 28, 2022

Are you engaging your supply chain with your low carbon ambitions?

NEL News & Insights

October 28, 2022

What is Net Zero?

Investment News, Small Loan Fund

March 8, 2023

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.

Investment News, Small Loan Fund

February 28, 2023

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.

Investment News, Small Loan Fund

January 25, 2023

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.

Investment News, Small Loan Fund

January 11, 2023

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.