Businesses in the North West have now secured a total of £94 million in Start Up Loans from the British Business Bank, the highest of any UK region outside London. The government investment bank has surpassed a total of £600 million worth of loans given to new businesses across the UK since the … [Read more...]
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New report on how Greater Manchester’s expertise could help shape the cities of the future.
‘Material Gains: Building Better Cities for People and the Planet’ imagines Greater Manchester in 2038 as a city-region realising fairer and greener economic growth enabled by advanced materials. The report looks ahead to 2038 and a future where advanced materials have had a … [Read more...]
John Lewis to launch first investment products
Retailer John Lewis has announced plans to launch its first investment products, working in partnership with digital wealth manager, Nutmeg. The move comes following market research that indicated consumers would welcome a reputable and trusted brand in the investment space. Nutmeg and John Lewis … [Read more...]
UK investors challenged to deliver ‘Big Bang’ to drive post-pandemic recovery
The Prime Minister and Chancellor have challenged institutional investors in the UK to divert a greater proportion of assets into igniting an 'Investment Big Bang' that will drive the post-pandemic economic recovery. In a letter from Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the … [Read more...]
Investor provides £41 million backing for North-west businesses in 2021
Growth capital investor, BGF, has revealed it has so far invested £41 million in North-west businesses during the first six months of 2021. Investment included £20 million of growth capital investment for seven businesses in the region, in addition to £21 million in follow-on funding for its … [Read more...]
Northern SMEs have received over £100 million of NPIF investment
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has delivered more than £100 million in investment to 270 SMEs across the region during the Covid-19 pandemic since April 2020. Of that total, £60 million has come from debt finance, £7 million through the NPIF's microfinance programme. Northern … [Read more...]
North-west leads in British Business Bank equity investments outside London
The British Business Bank has made 117 equity investments in North-west businesses, worth £270 million, in 2020, the most of any UK region besides London. 2020 was a record year for the government's development bank, which supported businesses nationally with over £8.8 billion of investment made … [Read more...]
Regional investment funds support businesses to reach net-zero carbon emissions
The British Business Banks regional funds in the North and Midlands of England, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), have enabled £50 million of investment to help businesses reduce their carbon emissions. Both the NPIF and MEIF have … [Read more...]
£237 million in Northern Powerhouse SMEs over past four years
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has revealed it has so far invested over £237 million into businesses across the North as it celebrates its fourth anniversary. To date, the fund has been involved in 1,068 deals that have also attracted a further £288 million of private investment … [Read more...]
Stockport software distributor secures investment for further growth
Stockport-based cybersecurity software distributor, Distology, has secured private equity investment from NorthEdge. The firm, which was founded in Stockport in 2014 and also operates in Europe from an office in Amsterdam, will use the investment to fuel its future growth as a specialist in … [Read more...]
C&C welcomes new Private Clients Director
Stockport-based C&C Insurance Brokers has welcomed a new Private Clients Director as the firm continues its growth across all departments. Emma Lister (pictured) joins the team with a 15-year career in the insurance sector, specialising in the private client market. She has previously held … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership invests £3 million in city-region innovation
Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (GM LEP) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have awarded £3 million to GC Angels to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in the city-region. The investment, made through the Local Growth Fund, is a response to the impact of the … [Read more...]
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