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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.
(from left) Susan Snowdon of NEL Fund Managers with Kathy Bevan and Dr Jennifer Cottam of Talk Works
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Talk Works taking workplace well-being across the UK with NEL investment backing
A specialist North East workplace consultancy is looking to further extend its presence across the UK with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. Talk Works aims to help improve the mental health and well-being of individuals and organisations by delivering rapid access to evidence-based therapy, e-learning and training services both in person and online.
Simon Honeywood, Founder, REadysalted (left) with Susan Snowdon, Investment Executive, NEL Fund Managers (right)
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Digital agency Readysalted develops taste for expansion after winning NEL investment backing
A longstanding North East digital agency is celebrating its 20th anniversary by launching an expansion drive after securing a substantial five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund supported by The European Regional Development Fund.
Shane Parkins (centre left) with Jonathan Armitage of NEL Fund Managers (centre right) and Shane’s colleagues Jack Ivison (left) and Victor Stasiak
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Investment search ends for Shane with North East Fund backing
An ambitious digital marketing professional is aiming to build on the fast start he has made to running his own business with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. Shane Parkins and his team provide search engine optimisation, pay-per-click and related digital marketing services to a growing range of clients both across the UK and overseas.
(from left) Green Spark Utility Services directors Chris Harrison and Pete Flanagan with Jane Siddle of NEL Fund Managers
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
North East Fund investment sparks expansion plans for environmental services firm
A six-figure investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund supported by The European Regional Development Fund is set to help a North East drainage specialist quadruple its turnover in the next four years by extending the use of its bespoke pipe-cleaning technology. Green Spark Utility Services provides a range of solutions to clients’ environment challenges, preventing pollution issues arising on their sites and helping to ensure compliance with their environmental and regulatory responsibilities.
  • Investment News
Brand Consultancy Decides to Bring in Growth Fund Investment to Support Service Evolution
  • Investment News
Clifford James Consultants on the Road to Expansion with Growth Fund Investment Support
Scaling-Up Local Investing for Place-Based Impact - The Good Economy Whitepaper
  • NEL News & Insights
Scaling-Up Local Investing for Place-Based Impact – The Good Economy Whitepaper
Whitepaper setting out a sector profile on small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) finance as an investment opportunity for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) as part of a local investing strategy.
Paul Scott
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL Fund Managers: A conduit to unlocking growth
Access to finance is a crucial component of any small and medium-sized business’ growth plan. Chief Executive Paul Scott talks about the funding gap, NEL’s enhanced capabilities and the organisation’s ambition to unlock capital for firms to expand across the North.
The NEL Fund Managers Team
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL Fund Managers reflects on a record 2025
NEL Fund Managers is marking a year of record-breaking delivery across the North East and Teesside, with 2025 having firmly established the organisation as the region’s most active provider of alternative finance.
Pictured from left to right, Shane Parkins, Founder of Climb & Conquer, Jonathan Armitage, Investment Executive at NEL Fund Managers & Mark Wharton, Senior Portfolio Executive at NEL Fund Managers
  • Investment News, NEL News & Insights
NEL-Backed Climb & Conquer Hits £1m Turnover
Performance marketing agency Climb & Conquer has achieved a major growth milestone, from doubling its turnover in the 12 months following investment from NEL, to hitting turnovers exceeding £1 million.
Paul Scott
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL Fund Managers: Investing in regional growth
For more than three decades, NEL Fund Managers has helped small and medium-sized businesses across the North East turn ambition into growth. Chief Executive Paul Scott talks about the organisation’s evolution, expanding reach and future ambitions.
NEL Female Founders Fireside
  • NEL News & Insights
NEL hosts Female Founders Fireside
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.