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NEL strengthens investment team with Susan and Sarah appointments

Uploaded by in NEL News & Insights on April 25, 2023

Regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers has strengthened its investment team with two new appointments.

Susan Snowdon has been recruited by the Newcastle-based firm as an investment executive, while Sarah Carr has joined the team in an investment administrator role.


Sustainability consultancy going for green growth with NEL investment backing

Uploaded by in Recent Investments, Small Loan Fund on March 20, 2023

A North East climate change leader is looking to secure sustainable growth for his business with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.

James Staniforth set up Sustainable Business Services two and a half years ago to help public and private sector clients identify practical ways to reduce their environmental impact, adopt more sustainable ways of working and make more cost-effective use of the resources they utilise.


Clementine going for green growth with NEL investment backing

Uploaded by in Recent Investments, Small Loan Fund on March 8, 2023

A North Tyneside trade services business is aiming to capitalise on growing demand for its environmental expertise after securing a six-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.


Breeze Academy looking for healthy returns as growth plan wins North East Fund backing

Uploaded by in Recent Investments, Small Loan Fund on February 28, 2023

A specialist healthcare training provider is set to put its scale up plans into action after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.


NEL Fund Managers sign up to Good Work Pledge

Uploaded by in NEL News & Insights on February 7, 2023

NEL Fund Managers are proud to announce they are officially signed up to the North of Tyne Combined Authority’s Good Work Pledge!

The Good Work Pledge is a scheme where North East businesses can stand up and be counted for being fair employers.


Cramlington engineers’ growth plans backed by second North East Fund investment

Uploaded by in Recent Investments, Growth Capital Fund on February 6, 2023

A growing Northumberland engineering business has opened up a new revenue stream with the backing of a second investment from regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers.

Advanced Composites Engineering manufactures premium quality composite tubing for businesses across a wide range of sectors, from defence and aerospace through to sports equipment, marine and other commercial and industrial applications.


Media Borne to create more creative sector opportunities with North East Fund backing

Uploaded by in Recent Investments, Small Loan Fund on January 25, 2023

An ambitious North East creative media agency is embarking on the next chapter of its growth story with the help of a six-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.


North East Business Insider Year-End Q&A with Jonathan Luke, Chief Executive, NEL Fund Managers

Uploaded by in NEL News & Insights on January 16, 2023

North East Business Insider Year-End Q&A with Jonathan Luke, Chief Executive, NEL Fund Managers. How was 2022 for NEL? Did you experience a lot of activity? Completing our final investments of the year in the last week has enabled us to record our busiest ever year, with more […]


INFINITY 27 creating new growth reality with North East Fund backing

Uploaded by in Recent Investments, Small Loan Fund on January 11, 2023

A North East immersive games design studio is diversifying into new markets after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.


NEL Fund Managers Completes Record Investment Year

Uploaded by in NEL News & Insights on January 4, 2023

The North East’s longest-standing business investor has completed its busiest ever year after making investments in regional firms worth a total of almost £5.9m.

NEL Fund Managers completed 62 separate investments in businesses across Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham during 2022, topping last year’s previous record total by just under £250,000.