The Outpost

"It’s fantastic that FW Capital has seen the value in what we’re building here at The Outpost and helped us to secure the finance needed to support our growth ambitions."

Chris Murdoch, Managing Director, The Outpost

The Outpost has grown its presence in Yorkshire following a six-figure investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

The Sheffield-based independent tabletop and miniature wargaming specialist retailer used the funding to create two new jobs, increasing The Outpost’s team to seven people. The cash injection also supported the increase of its stock holdings to meet rising consumer demand for tabletop games.

The Outpost was started in 2008 by managing director Chris Murdoch, working from his home selling tabletop games products via eBay. Today the business is a successful independent gaming online and store retailer of tabletop games. The Outpost has a strong focus on miniature wargaming including the popular Warhammer 40,000 as well as stocking specific board and card games including Star Wars and Marvel.

The Outpost has a Sheffield store located in Neepsend which stocks a wide variety of products from the leading brands in tabletop gaming and some lesser-known ranges too. It can also host gaming events and tournaments during store opening hours, with capacity of up to 64 players.

The first NPIF investment phase has now completed with the British Business Bank launching the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II in March 2024.