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Pictured from left to right: Chris Hird, Director at S&W, Jane Siddle, Senior Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers and Stephen Makinson, Director at Mechplant
  • Investment News
NPIF II – NEL backs Mechplant with investment to drive regional growth
One of the North East’s most established plant hire businesses is set to build on decades of success after securing a significant investment from NPIF II - NEL Debt Finance, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers.
Pictured from left to right: Rachael Munro, Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers, Mark Heaver and Peter Hartley, Co-founders and Directors at FiftyPlus Longevity, Sarah Newbould, Senior Investment Manager at British Business Bank
  • Investment News
NPIF II investment fuels launch of FiftyPlus Longevity centre in Whitley Bay
A new health and wellness centre purpose-built for older adults in North Tyneside is set to open its doors thanks to a strategic investment from NPIF II - NEL Debt Finance, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).
Pictured from left to right: Richard McLoughlin, director at Valves & Flow Control Resources Limited & Michael Williams, investment executive at NEL Fund Managers
  • Investment News
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).
NEL x Pablo Eggsgobao NPIF II investment
  • Investment News
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.
NEL Volunteering Day 17/06/2025
  • NEL News & Insights
Team NEL’s Volunteering Day at The Bread & Butter Thing
Some of the NEL team spent a day volunteering with The Bread and Butter Thing, which is tackling food waste while making healthy, nutritious food accessible to people who need it most in communities across the UK.
Pictured from left to right: Alex Walker, Founder of Awesome Franks Sarah Newbould, Senior Investment Manager at British Business Bank Susan Snowdon, Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers
  • Investment News
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.
Pictured, from left to right, are: Susan Snowdon, Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers, Stephen Dial, Founder and Director of Charles Grey Menswear, Sarah Newbould, Senior Investment Manager at British Business Bank
  • Investment News
Charles Grey Menswear secures NPIF II funding from NEL to drive UK retail growth
Durham-based menswear brand, Charles Grey Menswear Limited, has secured a five-figure investment from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers, to accelerate its fast-paced growth across the UK retail landscape.
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NEL Launches Bi-Monthly Teesside Brunch Club
NEL Fund Managers have launched a brand new bi-monthly networking event at Flok co-working space for Teesside-based professionals.
Pictured, from left to right, are Max Gilchrist, Mincoffs Solicitors' associate solicitor; David Cudlip, The Advisory Group director; Rachael Munro, NEL Fund Managers' investment executive; Graeme Harrison, CCBS director; and JH Partners Consulting Engineers' partners Shaun Lane, David Brown and Lee Nichols
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Seven-Figure NPIF II Investment Boosts JH Partners’ Growth
NEL Fund Managers is proud to announce a significant investment into JH Partners, a Durham-based mechanical, electrical, and digital engineering design consultancy which provides low-carbon, state-of-the-art design solutions across both the public and private sectors.
Stephen Allen, Managing Director at NE & C Windows & Doors (left), with Jane Siddle, Senior Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers (right)
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
North East Fund investment gives NE & C Windows & Doors a clear view on growth goals
NE & C Windows & Doors designs, manufactures and installs a range of high-quality windows, doors, conservatories and balustrades for commercial and domestic clients across the North East, Cumbria and Scotland.
(from left) Mark Lovejoy and David Haigh of Beatnik Studio with Susan Snowdon of NEL Fund Managers
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Beatnik designs digital agency growth plans with Small Loan Fund backing
An ambitious North East graphic designer is setting out to build a bigger business after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.
Jonathan Armitage, Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers, with DT LPG Technology founder David Thomas
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
DT LPG Technology’s growth plans cooking on gas with NEL investment
DT LPG Technology specialises in the installation, repair, testing and maintenance of telemetry and monitoring systems used in the liquified petroleum gas (LPG) sector, and is already the biggest telemetry installation specialist in the LPG industry.
  • 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.
(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.
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL Launches Bi-Monthly Teesside Brunch Club
NEL Fund Managers have launched a brand new bi-monthly networking event at Flok co-working space for Teesside-based professionals.
Pictured from left to right: Stephen Robinson, CEO of Outrank and Paul Scott, CEO of NEL Fund Managers
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NEL Sponsors Small Business of the Year at the Tees Business Awards 2025
Middlesbrough-based digital marketing agency Outrank were named the Small Business of the Year at the Tees Business Awards 2025, sponsored by NEL Fund Managers.
(from left) Jonathan Luke, Paul Scott, Graham Thrower, Trevor Castledine, and Judith Hartley of NEL Fund Managers.
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL Fund Managers strengthens board with Non-Executive Director appointments
The North East’s most active business investor has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of two experienced NED's to its board.
From left — Paul Scott, Graham Thrower and Jonathan Luke of NEL Fund Managers
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL announces Paul Scott as new CEO as Jonathan Luke retires
The leadership team of the North East’s longest-standing business investor has made public its plans to drive the business forward with Paul Scott as the new chief executive officer (CEO).
The NEL Fund Managers team celebrate having won the Alternative Finance Provider of the Year award at the North East Insider Dealmaker Awards 2024.
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NEL wins Alternative Finance Provider of the Year at the Insider Dealmakers Awards 2024
The NEL team are delighted to have won the Alternative Finance Provider of the Year award at this year’s North East Insider Dealmaker Awards.
Mike Guellard, Senior Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers
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Q&A with Mike Guellard
In this Q&A, we hear from Mike Guellard, senior investment executive at NEL Fund Managers, as he discusses the vital role of funds such as the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) in the North East.