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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 Armitage, Investment Executive, NEL Fund Managers, with Dan Baird, Managing Director, INFINITY 27
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
INFINITY 27 creating new growth reality with North East Fund backing
A North East immersive games design studio is diversifying into new markets after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.
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.
Jane SIddle, Senior Investment Executive, NEL Fund Managers, with Dr Emma Black, Cascade Cash Management
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
Cascade looking to cash in on growth opportunities with North East Fund backing
An award-winning North East cash management firm is ready for the next stage after securing a six-figure investment from the Growth Capital Fund
  • NEL News & Insights
North East Small Loan Fund
Jane Siddle of NEL and Ben Quaintrell of My Property Box at the My Property Box office.
  • Growth Capital Fund, Investment News
My Property Box building strong base for future expansion with Growth Capital Fund backing
North East estate and lettings agent My Property Box is casting its eyes outside the region after securing a six-figure investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund.
Mike Guellard (NEL) and Rob Mitchell (Sugarcoat Technologies)
  • Investment News, Small Loan Fund
Future looking sweet for Sugarcoat after NEL investment backing
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
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.
  • 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
  • NEL News & Insights
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.
  • NEL News & Insights
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
  • NEL News & Insights
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.