Greater Manchester has been named the UK's third most attractive location for foreign direct investment, according to Irwin Mitchell's Investment Confidence Index and research from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). The Index assesses 48 locations across the UK using measures … [Read more...]
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British Business Bank to boost support for investors in UK start-ups
The British Business Bank will support investors in UK start-ups through a next £100 million phase of its Investor Pathways Capital Initiative. The initiative, which will invest £400 million in total, helps fund managers provide the catalytic early capital that innovative, early-stage businesses … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to join eight-week investment-readiness programme
Applications have opened for businesses in Stockport and across Greater Manchester to take part in the third cohort of the GC Angels Venture Forward investment-readiness programme. The scheme supports early-stage founders in the North with an eight-weeks of support, and the chance to secure up to … [Read more...]
Investors backing women entrepreneurs outperform wider market
For the sixth consecutive year, signatories of the Investing in Women Code have directed a greater proportion of funding to businesses founded by women entrepreneurs than the wider market. The Code's annual report also found that its signatories are continuing to outperform the wider market, … [Read more...]
Manchester again named top UK city for foreign investment after London in EY survey
Manchester has remained the UK's most successful city for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) outside the capital, according to the annual EY UK Attractiveness Survey 2026. While the city-region saw a decline in the number of projects, mirroring a trend seen across much of Europe, it … [Read more...]
British Business Bank makes cornerstone investment into Northern science and tech investor
Life science and tech venture capital firm, Northern Gritstone has announced its rolling close of £20 million of additional ordinary share commitments. The investment comes from existing shareholders, including the British Business Bank as cornerstone investor, that are increasing respective … [Read more...]
British Business Bank backs syndicates of angel investors with £32 million
The British Business Bank has committed an additional £25 million to invest in the UK’s most promising and diverse angel syndicates, on top of a £7 million investment last year. The total of £32 million is being invested via a platform managed by Haatch, an early-stage venture capital firm and … [Read more...]
Cheshire Business Angels fuel region’s next generation of companies
Business leaders from across the North West are investing their capital and expertise into start-ups from across the Cheshire and Warrington region following the launch of Cheshire Business Angels. Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington's Growth Hub has launched the network of up to 70 investors and … [Read more...]
GMPF investment accelerates growth at MIX MANCHESTER
Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has announced an investment of £42 million to facilitate the development of the North of England’s largest Premier Inn within the MIX MANCHESTER hotel district at Manchester Airport. The announcement comes weeks after GMPF confirmed it had raised its stake … [Read more...]
Fund manager celebrates £175 million in investment in North West businesses
Fund manager, FW Capital has achieved a major milestone of delivering £175 million in investment into 530 companies across the North West since its inception in 2010. The funding has been provided by three delivered funds - The North West Fund for Loans, The North West Fund for Mezzanine Loans … [Read more...]
Pension reforms aim to boost investment and retirement savings
Government has set out planned reforms to pension schemes that aim to unlock greater investment in infrastructure projects and deliver higher returns on savings. Proposals set to be introduced in the Pension Schemes Bill will mean all multi-employer Defined Contribution pension schemes and Local … [Read more...]
Investor announces £400 million pledge for North West businesses
Growth capital investor, BGF, has announced a pledge to invest £400 million in North West businesses over the next five years. The regional announcement is part of a larger commitment to invest £3 billion in high-potential businesses across the UK. The announcement builds on the £596 million … [Read more...]
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