Investment Fund for Northern Ireland - Debt Finance
The fund aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunities for new and growing businesses across Northern Ireland.
You must be a small and medium-sized enterprise (partnership or limited company) substantially based in Northern Ireland and have a proven business concept with commercial traction, which can demonstrate growth potential or have a proven business concept with commercial traction.
The fund is generally sector-agnostic. However, some exclusions may apply.
Businesses must demonstrate the ability to service loan repayments from projected cashflows.
Require finance to invest in scaling up activities that will deliver growth.
The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland could help smaller business owners to:
- Lease new commercial premises
- Hire a new team
- Fund marketing costs
- Purchase new machinery or equipment
- Launch a new product or service
This debt finance option is for smaller companies that can demonstrate growth potential.
The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland is funded by the British Business Bank and delivered by a Fund manager. Whiterock Finance manages this debt fund. An equity fund is also available and managed by Clarendon Fund Managers.
- British Business Bank