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Smaller loans from £25,000 - £100,000
Whether you are an entrepreneur wishing to start your own business, or an early stage or more established small business looking to grow you may find it difficult obtaining the finance you need.
Smaller loans can be used to fill the funding gap for growth and development projects.
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.
Funds Available
Smaller Loans, £25,000 - £100,000 (North West - Liverpool City Region, Lancashire, Cumbria)
River Capital Website Smaller Loans, £25,000 - £100,000 (North West - Cheshire and Warrington, Greater Manchester)
GC Business Finance Website Smaller Loans, £25,000 - £100,000 (North East)
NEL Website Smaller Loans, £25,000 - £100,000 (Yorkshire & the Humber)
BEF WebsiteLatest News from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
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Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II Events
Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II - Cumbria Roadshow
- Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge LA12 8AX
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25 September 2024
Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II - Durham Roadshow
- Durham Cricket, Chester-le-Street DH3 3QR
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3 October 2024
Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II - Northumberland Roadshow
- The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane Alnwick NE66 1FJ
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9 October 2024
Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II Success Stories
The Padel Club
Founded in 2020, Kris Ball launched The Padel Club after recognising its rising popularity while working abroad. With no courts available in his local area, Wilmslow, Kris decided to start the business in the anticipation that demand for the sport would take off.
Littlefair’s
Based in Blackburn, Littlefair's Wood Finishing Products, an award-winning and environmentally-friendly wood finishing products brand, has raised £75,000 from NPIF II
Change Accountants
A York accountancy firm has secured a six-figure loan from NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Debt as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), to support its continued growth following its acquisition of another local practice.
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