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Returns from Growth Fund Investments Pass £20M Landmark

Uploaded by in NEL News & Insights on February 6, 2017

The financial returns received so far on regional investments made by fund management firm NEL Fund Managers from the Finance for Business North East Growth Fund has surpassed the £20m mark well ahead of schedule. Since the Growth Fund launched in early 2010, NEL has made 146 investments […]


e2E Looking To Take Off With Growth Fund Investment Support

Uploaded by in Recent Investments on November 7, 2016

The North East is set to provide the launch pad for new market-leading miniaturised satellite technology thanks to a six-figure investment from the Finance For Business North East Growth Fund. e2E Satcom Ltd will be creating up to 19 North East jobs over the next three years as […]


Mike Heads Home to Boost NEL Fund Managers’ Investment Team

Uploaded by in NEL News & Insights on October 28, 2016

A North East finance professional has come home to join regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers’ investment team. Mike Guellard has joined the Newcastle-based firm as an investment executive, and is now part of the team working with businesses looking for investments from the Finance For Business […]


No (Wo)Man is an Island

Uploaded by in Recent Investments on October 27, 2016

I’m sure everyone running their own business at times feels the isolation of the big job. In fact, recent research by Close Brothers Asset Management shows that many business owners lie awake fretting about how best to develop their business. Underlying this problem is that so few business owners have […]


Whitmell Returns to Strengthen NEL Fund Managers’ Board

Uploaded by in NEL News & Insights on October 20, 2016

A highly experienced business consultant has returned to regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers in a part-time role to add his considerable strategic and commercial expertise to its main board. David Whitmell worked as the Newcastle-based firm’s chief operating officer before leaving in 2011 to set up […]


Contact Centre Software Developer Dials in to Win £300,000 Growth Fund Investment

Uploaded by in Recent Investments on September 28, 2016

A specialist North East software developer is looking to expand both at home and overseas after bringing in a six-figure investment from the Finance For Business North East Growth Fund. EvaluAgent designs software solutions for contact centres which use ‘gamification’ techniques to help ensure customers receive the best […]


New Contracts put Bounce in Jump Management Team’s Step

Uploaded by in Recent Investments on September 19, 2016

The management team at an ambitious digital brand strategy and design agency is jumping for joy after picking up a succession of new contracts. Newcastle-based JUMP offers the full range of creative design and digital commerce services to a growing roster of regional and national clients, including the […]


Seizing the Opportunities of Brexit -Part 4

Uploaded by in Recent Investments on August 8, 2016

In this series of blogs, we will address some of the issues faced by growing owner managed businesses in the brave new world of the UK leaving the EU. What the future holds remains uncertain, however there’s steps you can take to ensure your business is ready to […]


Bespoke Investment to Help High-End Bike Brand Make Tracks

Uploaded by in Recent Investments on July 26, 2016

A father and son team is riding high after attracting a six-figure investment from the Finance For Business North East Growth Fund to help widen the reach of their high-end cycling business. Ian and Trevor Hughes are the management team behind Vielo Sports Ltd, the sole UK distributor […]


Seizing the Opportunities of Brexit – Part 2

Uploaded by in Recent Investments on July 14, 2016

In this series of blogs, we will address some of the issues faced by growing owner managed businesses in the brave new world of the UK leaving the EU. What the future holds remains uncertain, however there’s steps you can take to ensure your business is ready to […]