NEL Fund Managers reports a record-breaking quarter, securing its largest deal to date and delivering strategic investments across sectors via NPIF II - NEL Smaller Loans Fund and NPIF II - NEL Debt Finance Fund.
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.
NPIF II - NEL Smaller Loans which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has announced a five-figure investment in OptiMe, a leading workplace wellbeing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform and app focused on revolutionising mental health support for employees across the UK.
An ambitious North East HR firm is rolling out its expansion plans with the help of a five-figure loan from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans Fund, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).
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).
A North East marketing and PR training company is looking to capitalise on its creative expansion plans following a loan from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).
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.
NEL hosted their first Female Founders Fireside, in collaboration with British Business Bank and Barclays Eagle Labs. This inspiring panel event explored female founder journeys, business growth, leadership, and confidence.
We’re absolutely thrilled to have been named Alternative Finance Provider of the Year at the 2025 North East Insider Media Dealmakers Awards, marking our second consecutive win.
NEL Fund Managers and Clive Owen LLP hosted an exclusive roundtable bringing together entrepreneurs from across the region to share honest reflections on exit strategies, succession planning and long-term growth.
NEL hosted their first Charity Football Tournament on 11th September and raised £3,240 with matched giving from The Northstar Foundation for Feeding Families (UK).
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.
