North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment - Equity

Through the North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme, funded by the North East Combined Authority, Creative UK are investing £625k of equity finance in the North of Tyne’s cultural and creative industries.

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    This scheme is provided by Creative UK

    Creative UK
    www.wearecreative.uk

    Through the North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme, funded by the North East Combined Authority, Creative UK are investing £625k of equity finance in the North of Tyne’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 £50,000 – £100,000, up to 50% of a wider funding round
    • No management fees

    Eligibility

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

    • based in the North of Tyne (Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland)  
    • operating in the cultural or creative industries  
    • looking for investment towards activity that meets the aims of the programme  
    • able to provide an investment deck with a compelling return on investment proposition 

    How to apply

    Read the guidelines and FAQs for further detail before applying.

    Apply here


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