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News, 04 Feb 10 — Finance Yorkshire is the new £90million fund set up to provide businesses across the Yorkshire and Humber region with funding to start and grow. Planned to start investing in early Spring, the Fund will provide seedcorn loan and equity investments…

News, 04 Feb 10 — Greater collaboration between the regional gap-financing community, businesses and enterprise stimulating initiatives is needed to support growth in the region’s environmental sector. The findings come from a piece of market research into the…

News, 04 Feb 10 — Yorkshire’s growing expertise in the creative industries can play a key role in steering the region’s economy out of a recession if it receives sufficient financial support, according to a latest survey. Creative industries in Yorkshire and Humber,…

News, 04 Feb 10 — Yorkshire and Humberside businesses continue to be affected by a finance gap, but are confident that conditions will improve over the coming year, according to an independent online survey. The findings came in a local report which gained the views…

News, 23 Dec 21 — Finance Yorkshire has appointed The FSE Group to manage two business loan investment streams. The appointment follows Finance Yorkshire’s announcement of a new fund to support business growth across the region. Investments are available to…

News, 08 Mar 22 — A software provider that digitally transforms the workplace experience is set for growth following a £600,000 seedcorn investment from Finance Yorkshire. UMA, based in Halifax, provides software that manages meeting rooms, hot desking and climate…

News, 10 May 22 — Finance Yorkshire has welcomed two new appointments to its Business Loans and Micro-Loans team. Mike Barber joins as investment manager and Claire Naylor as fund executive following the launch of Finance Yorkshire’s new fund, which is expected to…

News, 10 Aug 22 — Finance Yorkshire has appointed three experienced directors to its board. Arnu Misra, Sara Parker and Andy Tupholme join following the launch of Finance Yorkshire’s new fund in 2021, which is expected to provide more than £50m to SMEs over the next…

News, 24 Aug 22 — Yorkshire based Loop Cashmere is set for growth after securing a £250,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire. The company specialises in luxury cashmere garments, sourcing its sustainable yarn and products from Inner Mongolia. Founders Claire…

News, 22 Sep 22 — A medical technology start-up that uses soothing music to help patients combat pain, anxiety and stress is to scale up following a £200,000 seedcorn investment from Finance Yorkshire. Hull-based MediMusic uses artificial intelligence to compile…

News, 05 Oct 22 — NTUK Technology Ltd, and their subsidiary The Build Chain are set for growth after securing investment from Finance Yorkshire. The Doncaster-based business has developed a digital platform which connects contractors nationally to suppliers locally,…

News, 24 Jan 23 — A coach and bus company that provides passenger services and holiday excursions has received a £180,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire. Barnsley-based Globe Holidays runs public buses across West and South Yorkshire and employs more than 60…

News, 15 Feb 23 — A gift company specialising in personalised keepsakes is expanding into new markets following a £300,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire. The investment will enable Brough-based The Lovely Gift Group to purchase new machinery, stock and employ…

News, 24 Jul 24 — Digital health and AI business Medwise.ai has secured a £1m investment from Finance Yorkshire and other investors. Medwise.ai is a search platform for medical professionals and healthcare organisations which significantly reduces the time…

News, 12 Apr 23 — A fast-growing electrical contractor has received a £100,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire to power its growth. Birstall-based Owen Electrical Contractors was formed in 2015 and manages installations for customers including property developers,…

News, 25 Apr 23 — Shipley-based Yorkshire Sole is expanding into new premises with investment from Finance Yorkshire. The business specialises in the repair and restoration of footwear. Owner Dean Westmoreland – who appears on the BBC’s The Repair Shop – is opening a…

News, 11 May 23 — A specialist bathroom installer for people with limited mobility has secured a £150,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire. The Walk in Bath Company was established in 2018 by husband-and-wife Jules and Kirsty Allen. Jules has 18 years’ experience…

News, 12 Jun 23 — Leeds-based Creode Agency is expanding with a £100,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire. The integrated digital marketing agency has used the investment from Finance Yorkshire’s business loans fund to assist in its acquisition of Blue Digital,…

News, 10 Jul 23 — A West Yorkshire cleaning product manufacturer which supplies the hospitality and leisure sectors has secured £175,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire. The Proton Group was established more than 50 years ago and specialises in cleaning products…

News, 26 Jul 23 — An international music company renowned for its Jive Bunny brand is set for growth following a £1 million investment from Finance Yorkshire. Music Factory Entertainment Group was founded more than 30 years ago in Rotherham by John Pickles. The Music…