Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Equity finance from £50,000 to £2 million for ambitious businesses located across the North West of England.

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Funding available from £50,000 - £2 million

Equity Finance available for both start-ups and established businesses with growth ambitions.

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Targeting businesses in the Northern Powerhouse region

Available to smaller companies located across the North West of England, Yorkshire & Humber and the Tees Valley.

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Equity funding to support business growth

Funding packages can be tailored to individual business needs and growth strategy.

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Available for start ups as well as established SMEs

For innovative and fast growing businesses at all stages of development.

About the Fund

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, in collaboration with the British Business Bank and ten Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), was created to support ambitious and entrepreneurial SMEs who are seeking the capital they require to fulfil their growth potential.

The NPIF Maven Equity Fund can invest between £50,000 and £2 million in earlier stage and established companies located across the Northern Powerhouse region.

Helping you grow your business

NPIF Maven Equity Finance is designed for small businesses that need funding to grow, and can support a wide range of business finance needs including:

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Purchasing new machinery

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Capital Expenditure

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Export Finance

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Investing in new products

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Hiring a new team

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Filling gaps in working capital

SMEs we've supported across the Northern Powerhouse region

Applearn
Digital Adoption Platform
IDS
Consultancy Services
MirrorWeb
Archiving Software
My Digital Accounts
Accounting & Payroll Software
Orka Technology Group
Security Staffing Solution
Relative Insight
MarTech

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The Northern Powerhouse region

The Northern Powerhouse covers the North West, Yorkshire, the Humber and Tees Valley, supporting companies based in:

  • Liverpool City Region
  • Lancashire
  • Manchester
  • Cumbria
  • Cheshire and Warrington
  • York, North Yorkshire and East Riding
  • Sheffield City Region
  • Tees Valley
  • Leeds City Region
  • The Humber

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Meet the local team

Our investment and portfolio executives come from a variety of commercial, financial and industry backgrounds with collective experience and skills, built up over many years, of supporting fast-growing businesses throughout the UK. Our team is here to ensure that you are one step closer to fulfilling your business's growth potential.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund?
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Supported by the European Regional Development Fund and a collaboration between the British Business Bank and ten Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in the North West, Yorkshire, the Humber and Tees Valley to provide microfinance, debt finance and equity finance to help ambitious small and medium-sized (SME) businesses seek finance in order to grow. 

What types of funding are available?
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NPIF Maven Equity Finance provides a range of funding options including equity investments, loans, and mezzanine finance.

What is the minimum and maximum amount of funding available?
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The NPIF Maven Equity Finance Fund can provide investments ranging from £50,000 to £2m.

What are the eligibility criteria for funding?
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To be eligible for funding, businesses must be based in the Northern Powerhouse region, (North West of England, Yorkshire & Humber and the Tees Valley) and have growth potential. They must also demonstrate a viable business plan and be able to demonstrate how the funding will help them achieve their growth ambitions. 

Who can I contact for further information?
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You can contact the NPIF team directly or by emailing npif-enquiries@mavencp.com for further information.

Who funds Northern Powerhouse?
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The £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund is financed by the European Regional Development Fund, the British Business Bank, the European Investment Bank and the United Kingdom government and is a collaboration between the British Business Bank and ten Local Enterprise Partnerships. 

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