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News, 16 Mar 11 — The man heading up the £90m Finance Yorkshire fund will be the main guest at the Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards in Leeds next week. Alex McWhirter, chief executive of Finance Yorkshire, will deliver the keynote speech at the event at Leeds City Museum…

News, 16 Mar 11 — Businesses across South Yorkshire are already taking advantage of money available through Finance Yorkshire. The Fund can offer seedcorn, loan and equity linked investments, ranging from £15,000 to £2million to help small and medium businesses meet…

News, 24 Jan 11 — S3 ID, the UK’s market-leading provider of innovative location awareness solutions, has become the first company to receive an equity investment from Finance Yorkshire. Based in Rotherham, S3 ID offers a range of unique and patented solutions which…

News, 29 Nov 10 — Finance Yorkshire aims to play a “pivotal role” in the Local Enterprise Partnerships, according to their new acting chief executive. Alex McWhirter has stepped-up to the top position from the Finance Yorkshire board, having helped to launch the…

News, 28 Oct 10 — The Board of Finance Yorkshire is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex McWhirter as Acting Chief Executive of Finance Yorkshire with effect from 1 November 2010. Alex is currently Assistant Director of Business at Yorkshire Forward and is…

News, 25 Feb 10 — Yorkshire fund appoints key leaders for business growth Soon to be launched Finance Yorkshire has appointed its board of directors, with James Newman named as the company’s chairman. Mr Newman, originally from South Yorkshire, now living in York,…

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, 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, 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…

News, 24 Jul 24 — A data technology start-up is set for growth with investment from Finance Yorkshire. TUBR, founded by entrepreneur Dash Tabor, provides a machine learning platform which enables businesses to turn data into informed actions quickly. The technology…