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Jonathan Luke, CEO of NEL Fund Managers
  • NEL News & Insights
North East Business Insider Year-End Q&A with Jonathan Luke, Chief Executive, NEL Fund Managers
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.
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
(from left) Jonathan Gibson of Cenelec Standards Inspections with Mike Guellard of NEL Fund Managers
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Cenelec planning major European expansion with backing of latest NEL investment
A North East hazardous area inspection firm is expanding its presence in continental Europe with the help of its latest investment from NEL Fund Managers.
(from left) Xinfluence founders Paul and Mark Wright with Jane Siddle of NEL Fund Managers
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
North East tech firm building influence in digital marketing sector with NEL investment backing
A North East digital technology firm is looking to build its influence across the UK marketing sector after securing a six-figure investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.
Charlotte Axon and Rob Baker of Tailored Thinking with Susan Snowdon of NEL Fund Managers
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
NEL investment tailored to specialist HR consultancy’s growth plans
A specialist HR consultancy which helps companies positively attract, motivate and retain high-performing people is looking to build a bigger team itself with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Million pound investment to help sub-surface testing firm lay down foundations for growth
County Durham ased Accedo Group receives north east growth fund investment
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Alpha Process Controls and Aldona Seals launching scale-up plans with Growth Capital Fund backing
Jump secures funding for growth from the North east Growth Capital Fund, managed by NEL Fund Managers
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Jump looking to make leap overseas with Growth Capital Fund backing
Security business moves to larger premises in Newcastle following investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
£500,000 investment secures growth plans for Bastion
NEL invests in growth of quanta fabricom following management buy-out
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Offshore engineering firm expands following management buy out
Gateshead based UK Metalcraft Limited secure investment from North East Growth Capital Fund
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Signs looking good for UK Metalcraft after £150,000 Growth Capital Fund investment
Northumberland business, Cenelec Standards Inspections, receives loan to expand from North east Growth Capital Fund
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Cenelec takes on major contracts with Growth Capital Fund investment support
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL Fund Managers invests £6.6m in North East firms through pandemic
Dr Yvonne Gale, CEO of North East impact investment firm, NEL Fund Managers
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL Fund Managers begins lending under Recovery Loan Scheme
  • NEL News & Insights
Sell smarter and faster
  • NEL News & Insights
3 ways AI is guiding finance leaders to success
Gateshead based marketing company, Advertise1, secures invesment for growth from the North East Small Loan Fund, managed by NEL Fund Managers
  • NEL News & Insights
Tonne up for NEL Fund Managers with 100th Small Loan Fund investment
Dr Yvonne Gale, CEO of North East impact investment firm, NEL Fund Managers
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL Fund Managers becomes first regional member of Responsible Finance group
Nicola Little of MINT Business Club
  • NEL News & Insights
Training programme hits triple figures and launches online to support SMEs post lockdown
NEL Fund Manages starts lending from Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL Fund Managers begins lending under Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL Fund Managers and Northumbria University launch growth programme for North East health, wellness and social care sectors
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Ethical school uniform supplier dressing for success with North East Fund backing
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Mark selects NEL for investment support as new engineering business goes for growth
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
NEL investment inspires ambitious growth plans for Northumberland HR firm
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Fabric Academy looks to broaden global reach with North East Fund investment support
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Safety first for NEL with investment in Cherry Parts’ online growth plans
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
OES Group lays deep foundations for growth with North East Fund investment support
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Nudge Minds thinking of growth plans after securing second NEL investment
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Cake maker Autumn mixes magical ingredients to secure North East Fund backing
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
‘Slow Fashion’ brand Novo set to scale worldwide with North East Fund backing