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Stockport-based Asia Travel Specialist (ATS) has secured a £50,000 investment from NPIF II – GC Business Finance & River Capital Smaller Loans to support its expansion and the development of a new travel booking platform for UK travel agents.

Watch our latest case study to see how access to the right funding helped them take their brand to the next level.

We were delighted to take part in the Tameside Means Business – Powering Growth event today, joining a fantastic line-up of business leaders, finance providers, and support organisations from across Greater Manchester.

GC Business Finance (GCBF) and River Capital have provided £1.4m worth of funding to 23 businesses through the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) following its launch in March 2024. The funding comes from NPIF II - GC Business Finance & River Capital Smaller Loans, which is managed by the consortium as part of NPIF II.

An online luxury homeware store based in Cheshire has secured funding to accelerate its growth and expand its operations.

Black Milk, a popular Manchester café, has secured vital funding to fuel its ambitious growth plans following a surge in interest from high-profile retailers.

GC Business Finance is proud to announce its patronage of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB).

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

Manchester-based DiscreteHeat Company Ltd has secured a £250,000 Export Loan from GC Business Finance (GCBF).

Cellerate, a Manchester-based leader in advanced battery research and technology, has secured £100,000 in funding from NPIF – River & GC Microfinance.