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Debt Finance from £100,000 - £2 million
As small businesses grow, large injections of capital are often needed to move them to the next level. The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II could help smaller business owners to deliver their business ambitions, including:
- Leasing new commercial premises
- Hiring a new team
- Funding marketing costs
- Purchasing new machinery or equipment
- Launching a new product or service
Our debt finance option is designed for smaller companies that can demonstrate growth potential.
How to apply
- Go to the fund manager’s website by clicking the box below.
- Make an enquiry directly to the fund manager.
- The fund manager will contact you to talk through your funding requirement.
- The fund manager may ask for more information and a formal application or pitch deck.
- The fund manager will evaluate your application and make the investment decision.
Have a question? Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Funds Available
Debt Finance, £100,000 - £2 million (North West)
FW Capital WebsiteDebt Finance, £100,000 - £2 million (Yorkshire & the Humber)
Mercia WebsiteDebt Finance, £100,000 - £2 million (North East)
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Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II Events
Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II Success Stories
Ruuby
An on-demand beauty marketplace, which allows customers to order a host of beauty services to their desired location, has raised £2m to accelerate its growth in the North West by doubling down on its existing operations in Manchester and Liverpool.
Power Roll
Based in Murton, Power Roll, a pioneer in the solar energy transition, has raised £4.3 million in its most recent funding round, including £1.5 million from NPIF II – Maven Equity Finance, which is managed by Maven Capital Partners as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.
Xentra
A fast-growing Leeds cybersecurity company secured a six-figure loan from NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).
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