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INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND
Bedford Square,
Bedford Street,
Belfast,
BT2 7ES
Telephone: +44 (0)28 9069 8000 Web: investni.com
Invest NI provide a range of funding solutions under the banner of ‘Access to Finance’. There are five funds providing in excess of £170m of finance across both debt and equity markets. The funds are designed to ensure that both early stage and established SMEs with high growth potential are not constrained by a lack of available finance.
The funds, which operate on a fully commercial basis, are managed by independent FCA approved fund managers who retain responsibility for all investment decisions.
The experienced and knowledgeable fund managers may also offer guidance and
mentoring support to help SMEs develop strategies and ultimately unlock the full potential of their business.
Finance for the funds may be provided solely by Invest NI (part financed by the European Regional Development Fund), or in conjunction with the private sector.