The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has made its first investment in Lancashire since launching the £660 million fund in March 2023. Blackburn-based Littlefair's Wood Finishing Products, an award-winning and eco-friendly brand, has secured £75,000
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DiscreteHeat Secures £250,000 Export Loan
Manchester-based DiscreteHeat Company Ltd has secured a £250,000 Export Loan from GC Business Finance (GCBF).
Cellerate Secures £100,000 Funding to Drive Innovation in Battery Technology
Cellerate, a Manchester-based leader in advanced battery research and technology, has secured £100,000 in funding from NPIF – River & GC Microfinance.
NPIF funding provides a significant boost to a digital marketing agency.
A digital marketing agency headquartered in Manchester has recently secured funding from NPIF – River & GC Microfinance, managed by GC Business Finance (GCBF). Digital Media Stream received an £18,000 Start Up Loan from the British Business Bank via GCBF in 2014. This financing facilitated business expansion, with the team also benefiting from various Growth Company services.
Fresh Perspective Boosted by Five-Figure GC Business Finance Loan
A recruitment firm based in Chorley is seeking expansion and increased operational efficiency following the acquisition of a significant five-figure funding injection.
GC Business Finance Supports Expansion of Manchester LGBTQ+ bookshop
Manchester-based independent LGBTQ+ bookstore, QueerLit, has secured a £100,000 loan to facilitate its expansion. The funding provided by NPIF – River & GC Microfinance, managed by GC Business Finance (GCBF), as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).