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News | 10th October, 2019
A pragmatic retrospective that drives future success
Mercia EIS Funds | 9th October, 2019
Mercia helps Edinburgh spin-out raise £2.75m
NPIF Debt | 9th October, 2019
Young entrepreneur set to double turnover with NPIF loan
North East Venture Fund | 7th October, 2019
The parking app that could save struggling high streets
Direct Investments | 24th September, 2019
Significant contract for OXGENE
North East Venture Fund | 24th September, 2019
Look no keys! New system will improve security at utility sites
NPIF Equity | 24th September, 2019
Entrepreneurs win backing for lead generation tool
News | 20th September, 2019
Startup business loans
NPIF Debt | 20th September, 2019
E-learning firm on course for global growth
News | 12th September, 2019
Medical firm raises funds to trial new ‘dry eye’ treatment
Mercia EIS Funds | 12th September, 2019
£2.6m opens up world of opportunity for Living Map
NPIF Debt | 11th September, 2019
Construction firm looks to future with help of NPIF loan
Direct Investments | 9th September, 2019
£7.5million syndicated investment into Voxpopme
North East Venture Fund | 6th September, 2019
New fleet software aids transition to electric vehicles
NPIF Equity | 5th September, 2019
Biomass pioneer secures £2.3m to launch demo plant
NPIF Debt | 4th September, 2019
Property management firm makes fourth acquisition
MEIF - Proof of Concept | 23rd August, 2019
Female tech team raise £950k for pricing software
News | 19th August, 2019
Uni spin-out has ‘cracked’ mobile screen problem
NPIF Equity | 13th August, 2019
Meet the digital firm transforming NHS patient care
Direct Investments | 6th August, 2019
Developments in healthcare provision and technology
SME Loans | 1st August, 2019
Power contractors complete buyout with help of SME loan
News | 29th July, 2019
Haulage recruitment firm driving ahead with fund’s backing
NPIF Debt | 24th July, 2019
How an online store is racking up sales in Europe
News | 22nd July, 2019
Small business grant
Direct Investments | 8th July, 2019
Preliminary Results 2019
Direct Investments | 3rd July, 2019
EIS portfolio company receives £2.6million investment
Mercia EIS Funds | 1st July, 2019
Edinburgh tech firm set to expand in North America
NPIF Debt | 25th June, 2019
Funding helps fit-out and maintenance firm to build client base
MEIF - Proof of Concept | 21st June, 2019
Cybersecurity firm opens Midlands office after £1m investment
Mercia EIS Funds | 17th June, 2019
EIS Funds lowdown for GBI Magazine
News | 13th June, 2019
Startup loan calculator
NPIF Debt | 13th June, 2019
Funding helps fire alarm firm step up to next level
News | 5th June, 2019
Funds boost for firm creating ‘smart engines’ for electric cars
North East Venture Fund | 5th June, 2019
Metalwork business eyes stairway to growth
News | 29th May, 2019
Mercia ‘dragons’ support UK’s biggest student pitch contest
Direct Investments | 20th May, 2019
Lifesciences portfolio company receives £2.4million investment
EV Growth Fund | 16th May, 2019
Single largest investment to date
Direct Investments | 15th May, 2019
Locate Bio receives £2.0million
Direct Investments | 14th May, 2019
Validation of portfolio product
NPIF Equity | 13th May, 2019
Foodtech business secures £2.3m funding
MEIF - Proof of Concept | 7th May, 2019
Pharma IT firm raises £1m to launch clinical trials software
MEIF - Proof of Concept | 2nd May, 2019
Mortgage duo win backing for new proptech platform
Mercia EIS Funds | 1st May, 2019
Scottish university spin-out pioneers new brain cancer test
North East Venture Fund | 26th April, 2019
X-ray tech firm set to improve detection of breast cancer
| 24th April, 2019
University ‘matchmaker’ wins Northern Powerhouse backing
NPIF Equity | 23rd April, 2019
Award-winning chemicals firm secures an £860k investment
Coalfields Funds | 16th April, 2019
Public sector consultancy set for growth after buy-out
North East Venture Fund | 15th April, 2019
Former Sage CEO joins Newcastle tech firm
News | 9th April, 2019
Business loans calculator
Direct Investments | 4th April, 2019
£2.85m funding for firm leading fight against cyber bots
NPIF Equity | 2nd April, 2019
Investment clears road to growth for e-commerce firm
NPIF Debt | 28th March, 2019
Loan helps firm step up production of security barriers
Direct Investments | 28th March, 2019
Oxford Genetics secures new investment
MEIF - Proof of Concept | 27th March, 2019
Glass coatings firm sees bright future in Nottingham
NPIF Equity | 22nd March, 2019
Tech firm in its Element with £250k funding boost
Mercia EIS Funds | 20th March, 2019
Pricing optimisation firm set for growth with £1.5m funding
NPIF Debt | 19th March, 2019
Marketing tech firm aims to be leading force in the industry
NPIF Debt | 15th March, 2019
NPIF supports £184m investment in Northern firms
News | 14th March, 2019
Safety software firm set to create new jobs with Rosebud backing
Direct Investments | 14th March, 2019
How can a Growth Plan help to break through the Glass Ceiling?
Direct Investments | 12th March, 2019
Concepta secures partnership with Walgreens Boots Alliance
Direct Investments | 8th March, 2019
When the worlds of venture capital and diversity collide
News | 7th March, 2019
Government small business loans 
EV Growth Fund | 6th March, 2019
Hire firm raises £4.5m from EV Growth II fund
Mercia EIS Funds | 4th March, 2019
Four reasons why financial advisers should consider EIS
Direct Investments | 28th February, 2019
Oxford Genetics announces six new licensing deals
Mercia EIS Funds | 26th February, 2019
Invizius named one of “Fierce 15” Med Tech Companies of 2018
Direct Investments | 26th February, 2019
Edinburgh’s Technology Start-up Scene
MEIF - Proof of Concept | 21st February, 2019
Mercia expands Midlands investment team
SME Loans | 20th February, 2019
Buy-out secures future of construction products company
Direct Investments | 20th February, 2019
Software & the Internet Portfolio Update
MEIF - Proof of Concept | 19th February, 2019
Funding helps HR software firm to create five new jobs
| 14th February, 2019
M&A specialist joins Mercia’s Yorkshire equity team
North East Venture Fund | 13th February, 2019
Spotlight on North East entrepreneurs at Newcastle event
NPIF Equity | 31st January, 2019
Travel guides firm on road to growth with NPIF investment
North East Venture Fund | 25th January, 2019
Shine set for bright future after £300k investment
NPIF Equity | 24th January, 2019
Rapid diagnostics company secures £1.5m for expansion
Direct Investments | 22nd January, 2019
Through the eyes of an investor: How to write a killer business plan
North East Venture Fund | 17th January, 2019
Broadband firm secures £300k from North East Venture Fund
North East Venture Fund | 16th January, 2019
Mercia expands its North East team
News | 15th January, 2019
Small business loans UK Government
SME Loans | 14th January, 2019
Buy-out secures future of Lancs telecom firm
| 9th January, 2019
Sarissa Biomedical – Media Coverage
Direct Investments | 7th January, 2019
Mercia boosts SMEs with almost £60m invested in 2018
MEIF - Proof of Concept | 18th December, 2018
Tyre scanner ready for national roll-out after £1m investment
NPIF Debt | 17th December, 2018
Exhaust firm set to race ahead after acquisition
North East Venture Fund | 14th December, 2018
£500k for software firm transforming health and safety
NPIF Equity | 10th December, 2018
Meet the Yorkshire robots ready to take America by storm
NPIF Debt | 7th December, 2018
Loan helps lighting manufacturer to launch first British-made product
Finance Yorkshire Seedcorn Fund | 6th December, 2018
Company finds window of opportunity for removable paint
Direct Investments | 4th December, 2018
Mercia Half Year Results 2018
Direct Investments | 29th November, 2018
Native Antigen breaks new ground in fight against Zika
Direct Investments | 28th November, 2018
Materials specialist joins Mercia team
NPIF Debt | 28th November, 2018
Funding will help contractor to create 10 jobs
Direct Investments | 27th November, 2018
How fast is fast enough: Revenue growth in SaaS companies
North East Venture Fund | 27th November, 2018
Ibex secures £1m to roll out next generation X-ray systems
Mercia EIS Funds | 27th November, 2018
Biotech firm awarded £880k to develop digital cancer test
Mercia EIS Funds | 22nd November, 2018
Retail pricing software company bolsters leadership team
| 21st November, 2018
Recruitment tech firm is fund’s first investment in Sunderland