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Who are we?

FW Capital is a specialist in SME finance. We manage the £142.6m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) in the North West, Tees Valley and Cumbria.

Who can we help?

Finance is available to businesses with the potential to grow who are based in the North of England, with a focus on:

  • Cheshire
  • Cumbria
  • Greater Manchester
  • Lancashire
  • Merseyside
  • Tees Valley

How can we help through NPIF?

We provide loans from £100,000 to £750,000 to help Northern businesses grow. The funding can be used for a variety of business needs, including:

  • Growth capital
  • Hiring staff
  • Expanding into new markets
  • Developing products and services
  • Purchasing equipment or machinery
  • Buying, upgrading or expanding premises

Loans are available between 1 - 5 years.

 

Our benefits

94% of new customers were completely satisfied with the service they received.*

  • Experienced local teams with a face-to-face approach
  • Support for businesses looking to grow
  • Finance tailored around your individual needs
  • Dedicated ongoing support

Are you ready to apply?

If you have ambitions to grow your business, we could provide the finance you need.

 Apply now 

*Based on 35 customer feedback surveys recorded from April 2020 to March 2021. 
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The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund project is supported financially by the European Union using funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the European Investment Bank.