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Second Growth Fund Investment to Help One Sign & Digital Create an Even Brighter Future
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Second Growth Fund Deal Supports Maxim FM Technology Investment
Pictured, from left to right, are Rachael Munro, Michael Williams and Susan Snowdon, Investment Executives at NEL Fund Managers.
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Beanies Investment Opportunity Tastes Good to NEL
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Second Growth Fund Investment Supporting CSI’s Continuing Global Expansion
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ATAG Cable Solutions Ties Up Growth Fund Investment
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OneGym Strengthening North East Presence with follow-on Growth Fund Investment
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Brand Consultancy Decides to Bring in Growth Fund Investment to Support Service Evolution
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Clifford James Consultants on the Road to Expansion with Growth Fund Investment Support
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
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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
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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.
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.
Pictured, from left to right, are Rachael Munro, Michael Williams and Susan Snowdon, Investment Executives at NEL Fund Managers.
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NEL Fund Managers reports record quarter, while completing largest NPIF II deal
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.
Pictured, from left to right, are Susan Snowdon, Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers, Sarah Newbould, Senior Investment Manager at British Business Bank and Bethany Ainsley, Founder of OptiMe
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NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans makes a five-figure investment to OptiMe
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.
(from left) Sarah Newbould, Senior Manager at the British Business Bank, Michael Cantwell, Corporate Finance Partner at Clive Owen LLP, Michael Dobson, Managing Director at Sapphire HR, and Susan Snowdon, Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers.
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Sapphire HR secures NPIF II investment to drive growth and seize market opportunities
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).
: (from left) Veronica Swindale, Managing Director at nesma, Mike Guellard, Senior Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers, and Paul Sutherland, Commercial Director at nesma.
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North East marketing training company expands following NPIF II funding
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).
(from left) Jane Siddle of NEL Fund Managers, Steve Southern of Southern Asset Management and Sarah Newbould of British Business Bank
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NPIF II completes first deal in Tees Valley with six-figure investment for specialist non-destructive testing firm
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. 
Pecursor gains North East Fund backing | NEL Find Managers
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Precursor continues Newcastle recruitment drive with North East Fund backing
An ambitious cyber security firm is continuing to build its North East presence with the help of a six-figure investment from the North East Fund.
NEL Fund Managers widens investment reach with new Tees Valley office | NEL Fund Managers
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NEL Fund Managers widens investment reach with new Tees Valley office
The North East’s most active business investor is establishing a new office in Teesside to help maximise its investment presence right across the region.
Jane Siddle, Senior Investment Executive, NEL Fund Managers
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NEL views on the launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
The British Business Bank has recently launched the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), bringing with it £660m to invest in businesses across the North, aimed at fostering growth and prosperity.
Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II Launch Photo
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Launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II provides £660m boost for small businesses
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), aims to build on the success of the initial fund, with the purpose of driving sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across the North.
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North East Growth Capital Fund
Jonathan Luke, CEO of NEL Fund Managers
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Financial checks that every business should carry out during the cost of living crisis
From left to right: Jonathan Luke, CEO, Susan Snowdon, Investment Executive, Sarah Carr, Investment Admin
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NEL strengthens investment team with Susan and Sarah appointments
Regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers has strengthened its investment team with two new appointments. Susan Snowdon has been recruited by the Newcastle-based firm as an investment executive, while Sarah Carr has joined the team in an investment administrator role.