North East Culture and Creative Investment - Equity

Through the North East Culture and Creative Investment Programme, funded by the North East Combined Authority, we are investing £500,000 through equity finance in the region’s cultural and creative industries.

They are looking for commercially viable, growth-minded businesses that are innovative, operate in the creative and cultural sector, and able to deliver meaningful impact in the region.

The equity offer

• Equity investments of up to £150,000, comprising up to 50% of a wider funding round.
• No management fees.

Eligibility

The criteria for applying for investment is that businesses should be:  

• Operating in the North East Combined Authority region (Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, County Durham and Northumberland)
• Operating in the cultural or creative industries 
• Registered on Companies House
• Investment ready: able to provide management accounts, a business plan, an integrated financial model and other application materials
• Able to demonstrate a compelling case for return on investment
• Able to demonstrate a case for meeting the wider aims of the programme 

How to apply

Read the guidelines and FAQs for further detail before applying.

Apply here