Funding providers
NStar
NStar is an investment and enterprise development company working within the regional economic development agenda. The company is focused on creating an investment climate in North East England where innovative companies, particularly early stage, can grow and prosper.
NStar has designed the Finance & Business programme to boost business start-up and growth in SMEs across the North East. The programme will:
- Provide information about the types of finance available
- Assist in finding and selecting appropriate funding
- Provide support to improve the likely success of raising investment
The Finance & business programme is funded through the European Regional Development Fund and delivered on behalf of ONE North East, the Regional Development Agency. Whilst NStar manages the delivery of the Finance & business programme, our activities are supported by key regional organisations and core sponsors.
Visit http://www.nstarfinanceandbusiness.com/ for further information on Nstar.
NEL
NEL is an independent fund management business that currently provides financial products to small and mid sized businesses based in the North East of England. Two separate divisions of NEL, Evolve Finance and NEL Capital manage our investors’ funds.
Visit http://www.nel.co.uk/aboutus.html for more information on NEL

