Investment Fund for Northern Ireland

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Panoramic view of Portrush in Northern Ireland

The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland will deliver a £70 million commitment of new funding to smaller businesses.

The fund aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across Northern Ireland.

The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland offers two different commercial finance options of loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investments up to £5 million. The fund covers the whole of Northern Ireland, including rural, coastal and urban areas.

It is increasing the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses across Northern Ireland, providing funds to businesses that might otherwise not receive investment and helping to break down barriers in access to finance.

The new fund has embedded ESG awareness into its design and will help support the UK economy’s transition to net zero.

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Investment Fund for Northern Ireland Success Stories

Investment Fund for Northern Ireland

Harrison Chambers of Distinction

An award-winning Belfast boutique hotel secured a £160,000 loan from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland to expand and build on their success.

Investment Fund for Northern Ireland

INQDATA

Data solutions company INQDATA received £750,000 in equity investment from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland in a deal led by Clarendon Fund Managers.

Investment Fund for Northern Ireland

The Bucks Head

The first deal from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland saw fund manager Whiterock facilitate a £100,000 loan to The Bucks Head Inn in Dundrum.

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