Investment Fund for Northern Ireland - Equity Finance
This fund aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunities for new and growing businesses across Northern Ireland.
Small and medium-sized businesses based in Northern Ireland or those with significant activity here are eligible for the fund.
Businesses must have material operations or plan to open material operations in Northern Ireland and have growth potential. They must also demonstrate a viable business plan and be able to show how the funding will help them achieve their growth ambitions.
The process is selective, and the chance of securing an offer will depend on the quality of the investment opportunity in question and the quality of other applications received.
Equity finance can be important for new and innovative companies with high growth potential, as it can provide long-term backing to fund business growth through to revenue and profit.
If you are running an established business with ambitious plans or a large start-up with high growth potential, an equity-based investment could be suitable for you.
The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland is funded by the British Business Bank and delivered by a Fund manager. Clarendon Fund Managers manages this equity fund. A loan fund is also available and managed by Whiterock Finance.
- British Business Bank