Success Stories

Learn how other UK businesses have used external finance to reach their ambition

Here’s just some of the tens of thousands of smaller businesses funded through our partners, with the support of British Business Bank’s programmes.

Growth Guarantee Scheme

Câr-y-Môr

Câr-y-Môr is the first community-owned regenerative ocean farm in Wales. With a diverse membership of over 300 individuals from various backgrounds, Câr-y-Môr has become a shining example of community-driven sustainability and innovation.

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Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Hempel Firmus Metals

A fast-growing specialist metals supplier  secured a £200,000 loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Barnsdales

Barnsdales – a long-established Yorkshire property management firm hit the acquisition trail again with the purchase of Blake Property Management of Aylesbury for an undisclosed sum.

Start Up Loans

Caffe Venecia

Tony Singh was unemployed before starting his own business, Caffe Venecia, in the centre of Huddersfield in November 2013.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

IN-PART

A company that helps universities to commercialise academic research by initiating new collaborations with industry  secured a £950,000 investment, which includes £750,000 from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.  The additional £200,000 is from two private investors.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Fast-Form

NPIF – Maven Equity Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund invested £1.5 million in specialist formwork manufacturer, Fast Form Systems Limited.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Azzure IT – Video Case Study

One of the North’s fastest growing small tech firms received £2 million funding from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, to allow it to continue its rapid growth.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Azzure IT – Video Case Study Two

Sheffield based Azzure IT helps organisations throughout the UK, ranging from SME’s to larger not for profit enterprises, to transform productivity and enhance growth by implementing the next generation of smart business applications in the form of Microsoft Dynamics solutions.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Allied Protek Engineering

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) facilitated £250,000 worth of debt funding to Humber-based engineering firm Allied Protek Engineering Solutions.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

BPI Auctions

A West Yorkshire-based online auctioneer  secured a £750,000 investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Airship Services Ltd

A Sheffield company whose customer relationship and marketing platforms are used by leading restaurants and bar chains has secured a £500,000 investment from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Hughes Bakers

Shipley-based Hughes Bakers secured a £600,000 loan from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Slingshot Simulations

A university spin-out which allows businesses to use advanced computer simulations to test new ideas and make better decisions secured £750,000 to help further develop its technology.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Rosehill Polymers Group

A West Yorkshire company which has developed a new range of security barriers made from recycled rubber has secured a £500,000 loan from Mercia Fund Managers.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Project:ff&e

A Halifax company which is a leading provider of furniture and fit-outs for student and rental accommodation schemes is set for growth with the help of £500,000 loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Tevalis

A fast-growing Hull tech company is set to create 25 new jobs after securing a £350,000 loan to support its growth from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

ProGen

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund  invested £150,000 to support ProGen Services Limited as it seeks to recruit new staff.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Horizon Guides

A Sheffield company which produces downloadable travel guides closed a £325,000 funding round from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Holmesterne Foods

Richmond-based food manufacturing company Holmesterne Foods  expanded its product range to include meat-free alternatives after receiving a £250,000 investment from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.