
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.
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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Welcome to the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland - Webinar
Join us at a webinar to celebrate the launch of the new £70 million Investment Fund for Northern Ireland.
Aimed at business advisors, accountants, bankers, lawyers and the wider small business support ecosystem, this event will help you to understand the different funding options available.
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British Business Bank launches £70million investment fund for Northern Ireland
The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI) aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunities for new and scaling businesses who may have struggled to access finance elsewhere.
Read Article about launch of Investment Fund for Northern Ireland