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. 

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