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Debt Finance from £25,000 - £2 million
As small businesses grow, large injections of capital are often needed to move them to the next level. The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland could help smaller business owners to deliver their business ambitions, including:
- Leasing new commercial premises
- Hiring a new team
- Funding marketing costs
- Purchasing new machinery or equipment
- Launching a new product or service
Our debt finance option is designed for smaller companies that can demonstrate growth potential.
In December 2025 Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald announced that Invest NI is committing £29.2 million to increase the available funding in the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland debt fund.
How to apply
- Go to the fund manager’s website by clicking the box below.
- Make an enquiry directly to the fund manager.
- The fund manager will contact you to talk through your funding requirement.
- The fund manager may ask for more information and a formal application or pitch deck.
- The fund manager will evaluate your application and make the investment decision.
Have a question? Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Investment Fund for Northern Ireland in the news
Revolution Lifestyle flexes with £1.5m investment in new Bangor gym
28 February 2026
Revolution Lifestyle will open a new health and wellness facility at Circular retail park in Bangor in March, following a £1.5 million investment, of which £450,000 has come from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland, managed by Whiterock. Revolution Lifestyle offers an environment where members can focus on both their physical and mental wellbeing, supported by a strong sense of community. The investment has been used to facilitate the bespoke fit-out of the venue and the operation of Revolution Lifestyle.
Learn more Revolution Lifestyle flexes with £1.5m investment in new Bangor gymGifting brand wins backing
03 March 2026
County Antrim-based luxury gifting brand The Present Tree, is targeting significant growth after it secured £1.8m of equity funding from IFNI fund manager Clarendon Fund Managers. The Present Tree is an online gifting brand offering consumers and corporates a meaningful premium tree gifting experience. The funding will be used to support operational growth, a new headquarters and cultivate its ambitious path to new markets.
Learn more Gifting brand wins backingBelfast health tech firm reveals expansion plans after securing £3.25m in funding
08 July 2025
Cumulus Neuroscience, a digital health tech firm based in Northern Ireland has closed a £3.25m funding round to help future expansion. Cumulus aims to advance neuroscience clinical trials and patient care for conditions like Alzheimer’s through improved data and AI, including the use of a headset.
Learn more about Belfast health tech firm reveals expansion plans after securing £3.25m in fundingInvestment Fund for Northern Ireland Case Studies
Needi
Armagh based, female founded, tech start-up Needi received funding of £450,000 from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland’s equity arm.
Reform RX
A reformer Pilates company, which has cemented deals with some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and counts Hollywood A-listers among its fans, secured a £1million equity deal from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland.
Refresh NI
An energy services business which prides itself on being a one-stop-shop helping homeowners reduce their carbon emissions secured a £200,000 loan from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland.
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