Insider is excited to announce the launch of the North East Funding the Future Forum, in partnership with British Business Bank’s Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II offers a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans and debt finance from £25,000 to £2m and equity investment up to £5m.

The fund is available in support of businesses across the North East (and other parts of the North of England) and is focused on creating economic prosperity across the region.

Insider’s Funding the Future event will seek to bring to light some of the difficulties that SME businesses in the North East may have in accessing finance, as well as looking at some of the funding sources - and support and advice - that are available to them to help break down these barriers.

Speakers

Speakers will include business leaders, regional fund managers, investors and professional advisers who will explain the various funding options available for businesses.

• David Broom - founder and managing director, B7
• Charlotte Scott - senior investor relations manager, Innovation SuperNetwork
• Michael Dickens - investment manager, Maven Capital Partners
• Susan Snowden - investment executive, NEL Fund Managers
• Simon Cunnington - director, British Business Bank
• Sarah Newbould - senior investment manager, British Business Bank