Equity Finance

To assist the region's small businesses raise the finance they need, the NWDA has invested in a number of seed and venture capital funds that can provide seed and start-up finance, proof of concept and early state finance for high growth innovative businesses.

Investments from these funds can range between £10,000 up to £500,000 of your total funding requirement.

RisingStars Growth Fund - a £19 million fund specifically for high growth, early stage technology companies. Managed by Enterprise Ventures, the fund will invest up to £500,000 in selected companies.

Northwest Equity Fund - a £35.5 million fund managed by WM Enterprise which can make investments of up to £500,000.

Northwest Seed Fund - a £4.5 million scheme to help the region's entrepreneurs. Initial investments of up to £100,000 will be made in innovative early stage businesses to help develop their ideas and exploit early sales. Managed by Axiomlab Investment Management.

Northwest Business Investment Scheme - a £23 million scheme to provide seed and venture capital investment to small and medium sized businesses using money allocated by the European Regional Development Fund. Managed by YFM Private Equity.