The North West Fund Overview
The North West Fund is a £155 million investment fund established to provide debt and equity funding to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the North West of England. Managed by North West Business Finance Limited, an independent private sector company, the fund was created to address gaps in the lending, venture capital, and private equity markets. It has supported over 440 businesses, leveraging an additional £300 million in private sector finance and creating over 6,300 jobs in the region.
Is The North West Fund the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with The North West Fund, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
The North West Fund
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Consumer goods
- Materials
- Drugs / Pharma
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
£25,000 - £2,000,000
How to approach funds like The North West Fund
When approaching The North West Fund, founders should highlight their business’s potential for regional economic impact and job creation, as well as a clear plan for sustainable growth. Demonstrating a strong understanding of the North West market and how your company addresses specific local needs or gaps will resonate. Emphasize your ability to leverage additional private sector funding and articulate how the investment will accelerate both commercial milestones and broader community benefits.
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