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 II

Plumb Factory

North West plumbers merchant and bathroom specialist Plumb Factory is expanding after receiving a six-figure funding boost from NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance, which is managed by FW Capital as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

Visual Architects

Manchester-based event and interior design business Visual Architects received a six-figure loan to accelerate its growth and expand its global client base. The funding supports Visual Architects’ organic growth strategy and the addition of new technology and machinery to enhance its current offering.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

Panacea Children Services

The North West’s leading provider of specialised therapeutic services for children has received a significant six figure investment to increase its number of homes in the North West to eleven as part of a three year strategic growth plan.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

Central Group

North West-based electromechanical specialist Central Group secured a £700K investment package which is supporting significant growth, job creation and advances in new technology to support its digital transformation strategy.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

Fittingsco

Manchester trade kitchen fittings supplier Fittingsco is growing its team as it aims to increase sales and expand its stock levels. The firm is being supported with investment from NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance.

Investment Fund for Wales

Blossom

Neath-based luxury hair and beauty salon Blossom expanded their business thanks to a £150,000 investment from the debt finance fund of the Investment Fund for Wales, managed by FW Capital.

Investment Fund for Wales

Palmers Scaffolding

Palmers Scaffolding, the UK’s oldest scaffolding firm, secured a £500,000 investment from the Debt Finance Fund of the Investment Fund for Wales.

Investment Fund for Wales

Economy Energy Group

Swansea-based renewable energy provider Economy Energy Group received a £100,000 investment from the Investment Fund for Wales Debt Finance fund managed by appointed fund managers FW Capital.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Press on Vinyl

Press on Vinyl received a £350,000 investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, through fund manager FW Capital, which will enable it to grow and to create as many as 46 new jobs in the region over the next three years

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Fit Cloud

A business which has developed software for the fitness industry received significant funding from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

IMH

Specialist hydraulic engineering firm Industrial and Marine Hydraulics Ltd (IMH)  secured major investment from FW Capital.

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

Present Works

Digital marketing firm Present Works received a £100,000 investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Goyt Kitchen Fabrications

Goyt Kitchen Fabrications  received £200,000 investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Halcyon Tankers

Teesside-based haulage firm Halcyon Tankers Ltd  secured a £250,000 loan from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Phusion

Teesside-based engineering information management firm Phusion  secured a significant six figure investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) and managed by FW Capital.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

JuicEBitz Audio Visual Ltd

Online retailer JuicEBitz Audio Visual Ltd received a £150,000 investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund

Force24

Marketing automation company Force24 has received a £350,000 investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.