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News, 18 May 15 — The rising demand for gluten-free food has led a food manufacturer to invest in a new factory. Scunthorpe-based Abbeydale Food Group is planning to double turnover after acquiring and refurbishing the 14,000 sq ft facility in the town. The…

News, 11 May 15 — A Hull-based company that supplies vehicle livery to the police and emergency services has received a Business Loan from Finance Yorkshire. Vehicle Livery Solutions, formed in 2009, manufactures and applies liveries for over a quarter of the…

News, 30 Apr 15 — An international manufacturer and supplier of specialist industrial and hygienic doors has secured a second major investment from Finance Yorkshire, taking the total amount invested by the regional funding body in Envirodoor to more than £1.1…

News, 29 Apr 15 — Goole-based Weedfree has secured two new long term contracts in Europe following a further funding round by Finance Yorkshire. The weed control specialist company has won the work to treat rail network in Denmark for five years. It has also…

News, 22 Apr 15 — A £430,000 funding package from Finance Yorkshire has helped boost the fortunes of West Yorkshire business The Rosehill Polymers Group. The company is at the forefront of innovative polymer technology with its products and systems deployed across…

News, 13 Apr 15 — Finance Yorkshire has announced today that its successful investment fund will reach even more growing businesses, thanks to further support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and match funders. To date, Finance Yorkshire has made…

News, 18 Mar 15 — Sheffield-based Magnomatics is set to become a major player in the hybrid electric vehicles market following a second major funding round from Finance Yorkshire. Established as a spin-out company from the University of Sheffield, Magnomatics’…

News, 11 Mar 15 — An environmental consultancy has more than doubled its turnover and staff numbers, and expanded office sites across the UK following an investment deal. Sheffield-based Ecus Ltd received the Equity Linked Investment from Finance Yorkshire in 2012…

News, 04 Mar 15 — Finance Yorkshire investment is supporting businesses across Yorkshire and the Humber in the drive to harness the benefits of apprenticeships. Several of the regional funding body’s investee companies have taken on apprentices to plug skills gaps…

News, 12 Feb 15 — Finance Yorkshire has secured a grant from Round 6 of the Regional Growth Fund to invest in businesses across Yorkshire and the Humber. Chief Executive Alex McWhirter said: “This is excellent news and a tremendous boost for Yorkshire and the…

News, 09 Feb 15 — A company that supplies telecommunications for business is planning to double turnover in two years following a funding boost from Finance Yorkshire. Garforth-based Excel Telecom sells the latest phone, mobile, broadband and IT services, which…

News, 02 Feb 15 — A company that has developed and patented a formwork and shuttering system for the construction industry is the latest early stage business to attract significant investment from Finance Yorkshire. Fast-Form Systems Limited has secured a £350,000…

News, 26 Jan 15 — A family business is feeding Britain’s love of coffee with a new range of vending machines, launched with backing from Finance Yorkshire. LTT Vending specialises in hot drinks machines for offices, a £150,000 Business Loan from the regional…

News, 21 Jan 15 — A company specialising in the supply of forklift batteries is predicting further growth as it reports turnover of more than £4 million thanks to support from Finance Yorkshire. Industrial Battery and Charger Services Limited (IBCS), based in…

News, 15 Jan 15 — A family-run brewery on the Yorkshire coast is investing in new brewing and bottling equipment as it targets further growth in export sales. Wold Top Brewery, near Driffield, has received a £150,000 Business Loan from Finance Yorkshire, which…

News, 12 Jan 15 — A distributor of laundry detergents and fabric softeners has secured a second major investment from Finance Yorkshire, taking the total amount invested by the regional funding body in SNG Commercial Limited to £1.2 million. The £800,000 Equity…

News, 29 Dec 14 — Finance Yorkshire is pleased to announce that it has fully invested its £90 million fund into companies in Yorkshire and Humber before its investment period was planned to finish at the end of December 2014. The Fund has made 694 investments in…

News, 01 Dec 14 — An early-stage business which offers custom-made boxes and packaging has been assisted in its growth with funding from Finance Yorkshire. Hull Boxes & Packaging, which was established in 2013 from two long-established Humber businesses, has…

News, 24 Nov 14 — A designer and manufacturer of food defrosters and medical laboratory equipment has boosted its international sales after attracting a second round of investment from Finance Yorkshire. Hull-based AFOS designs manufactures, installs, commissions…

News, 21 Nov 14 — Finance Yorkshire came out on top at the prestigious 2014 Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards, taking the title of Alternative Finance Firm of the Year. The Dealmakers awards dinner – run by Yorkshire Business Insider – is the biggest event of its kind…