If you are looking to raise investment here are some specific suggestions. Your options include:

Grants: Still available from local authority, regional and central government

Loans: Debt finance or loans are available from most of the major banks but also some specialist and regional providers. Don’t forget invoice discounting and lease finance.

Equity: From venture capital funds, regional, national players and also Business Angels and the occasional government supported organisation.

Getting the combination right isn’t easy and considering the pros and cons of each can depend on your business and what you want to achieve, where you are in the business cycle and other factors, even location.

Talk to us we can help you find the right source of finance and make the right decisions.

Here are some suggestions….This is not meant to be a complete list.

Rivers Capital Partners, based in Newcastle upon Tyne is a joint venture between Finance Tree and E-Synergy bringing considerable fund management experience to work in the North of England.

NorthStar Equity Investors is a key technology and specialist early stage venture capitalist in the region. It has been managing the North East Proof of Concept and Co-Investment funds for around 4 years. Follow the link to find out more... NorthStar Equity Investors

UK STEEL ENTERPRISE is also worth a special mention as a source of venture capital funds, but also loans and grants. Its targeted by area so not everyone (even in the North East of England) can access it but have a look at its website as they have a great track record. Go to UK Steel Enterprise

North East Finance are also worth a visit as a source of investment and information on venture capital in the North East of England.  Just click on the Angel below..