News.

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.
  • 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, 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
  • Investment News
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.
The Qualis Collection
  • Investment News
Strategic six-figure NPIF II – NEL investment boosts growth for The Qualis Collection
Middlesbrough-based The Qualis Collection Ltd has secured a six-figure investment from NPIF II - NEL Smaller Loans, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers.
Pictured from left to right; Ayden De Beer, Financial Controller at Troo, Jane Siddle, Senior Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers, Andrew Richardson, CEO of Troo & Sarah Newbould, Senior Investment Manager at British Business Bank
  • Investment News
Troo secures seven-figure NPIF II investment from NEL to power AI platform growth
Business energy consultants Troo, based in Sunderland, has secured a seven-figure investment from NPIF II – NEL Debt Finance, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers.
Pictured from left to right: Paolo Franchi, founder of Sanco & Jonathan Armitage, investment executive at NEL Fund Managers
  • Investment News
Sanco fires up Newcastle food scene with NPIF II – NEL investment
Sanco, a Newcastle-based Neapolitan pizza dining experience, has secured a strategic 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).
Pictured from left to right: Gareth Humphreys, CEO, Solution Performance Group (SPG) Jane Siddle, Senior Investment Executive, NEL Fund Managers Carolyn McTaggart, Director of Operations, Solution Performance Group (SPG) Mark Wharton, Senior Portfolio Executive, NEL Fund Managers
  • Investment News, NEL News & Insights
NEL-backed Newcastle Tech Firm Wins Long-Term University Contract
A North East-based technology consultancy has secured the largest contract in its history following two rounds of investment from NEL Fund Managers.
Pictured from left to right; Founder of Simplified Operations, Helen Butler & Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers, Susan Snowdon
  • Investment News
NEL fuels growth of female-led Simplified Operations with NPIF II funding
Female-led consultancy Simplified Operations has secured a significant 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).
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.
We're Signed Up to the Good Work Pledge
  • NEL News & Insights
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.
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 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.
  • NEL News & Insights
North East Small Loan Fund
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