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We’re proud to be supporting a major new commercial landmark in Sunderland. We’ve backed the £13m Eastgate Point development with a significant loan from the North East Commercial Property Investment Fund. This prime 125,000 sq ft commercial scheme is set to deliver significant economic impact, supporting 350 jobs across all three phases. Delivered by BDN and Hewitson Group for Promenade Park Properties, Eastgate Point will transform a historic brownfield site into a flagship for Sunderland’s green ambitions. Read more about this exciting development here: bdnltd.com/eastgate-point…

Thinking about what the right funding could do for your business? We supported Reform Studio, helping them to open their multi-floor wellness studio in Newcastle. They’ve secured the first investment from the North East Elevate Fund, which is part of the wider North East Fund, managed by us at FW Capital. Victoria shared: “After years of burnout, stress, and searching for spaces that felt both grounding and inspiring, I left the corporate world to build something Newcastle hasn’t seen before.” ▶️ Watch the video to hear owner Victoria’s story #FWCapitalHelped #NorthEastElevateFund

Our South Yorkshire team is growing. With Connor Marshall joining us as Investment Executive, we’re expanding the team delivering the £20m South Yorkshire Debt Fund, launched by the South Yorkshire Pension Authority and managed by us. The fund provides loans of up to £2m to support SMEs across Barnsley, Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham, helping businesses invest, scale and innovate. Join us in giving Connor a warm welcome, and explore how the South Yorkshire Debt Fund could support your next stage of growth. ow.ly/AVq950YvcPT #FWCapitalHelped #SouthYorkshireDebtFund

Barrier Group is moving forward with ambitious expansion plans after securing major investment from us and Lloyds. Based in Wallsend, Barrier Group has built a strong reputation in industrial services, modular construction and passive fire protection. Our support, delivered through a combination of funding from the North East Elevate Fund and NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance, will help drive rapid growth and allow the business to diversify further into the renewable energy sector. Find out more about how this combined backing is supporting Barrier Group to accelerate growth: ow.ly/JK4M50YoZIj

On Thursday 12 March our North West team will be taking on 12km of the Wirral Coastal Walk in support of bigmoose, an incredible charity making a real difference to people’s lives. bigmoose is on a mission to improve mental health, prevent suicide and reduce homelessness — providing fast access to tailored therapy, often within just one week. Please back our team as they raise vital funds for this amazing cause. Every donation helps bigmoose continue their essential work. Donate here - ow.ly/hYIP50YoHXJ #WirralCoastalWalk #MentalHealthMatters #CharityChallenge

We've now delivered over £10 million of funding through the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund, supporting growth across Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, North & North East Somerset, and Wiltshire. We’ve also secured an additional £7 million, increasing the total funds we manage in the region to £26 million. Find out how we've helped bridge the funding gap for companies looking to scale: ow.ly/apZI50YoAmk

Formed in 2025 through the merger of two industry leaders, Peak Costs has secured a significant six figure investment to accelerate its growth. The firm delivers a full range of legal costs services nationwide. The funding, provided by NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance under the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, will support integration and the scaling of systems and infrastructure. It will also create at least five new specialist roles, with two already in place. Find out more about how this funding is supporting the Peak Costs team on the next stage of growth: ow.ly/j6sk50YkSKi

Post dwyieithog / Bilingual post ISTL Engineering has secured a six‑figure loan from the Investment Fund for Wales through FW Capital to support major M&E work on the Channel View development in Cardiff Bay, creating 10 new jobs & boosting delivery capacity. Read more on the investment here: ow.ly/RhRT50YlRh9 Mae ISTL Engineering wedi sicrhau benthyciad chwe ffigur gan y Gronfa Buddsoddi i Gymru drwy FW Capital i gefnogi gwaith M&E mawr ar ddatblygiad Channel View ym Mae Caerdydd, gan greu 10 swydd newydd a chynyddu capasiti danfon. Darllenwch fwy am y buddsoddiad yma: ow.ly/oL3q50YlRon

A big welcome to Matt Elliott, Max Woodhouse and Ruby Knowles! Their arrival strengthens our support for SMEs across Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham through the newly launched North East Elevate Fund. Matt Elliott joins as Senior Investment Executive, bringing years of corporate banking experience from Barclays and Handelsbanken, along with a genuine passion for helping SMEs secure the right funding at the right time. Max Woodhouse has been appointed as Investment Executive. He is an ACA qualified adviser with a strong background in audit, accountancy and corporate finance, with experience spanning sectors from technology to manufacturing. Ruby Knowles takes on the role of Assistant Investment Executive. ACA qualified with First-Class Honours, she will support businesses applying for micro loans and has already contributed to funding projects such as Newcastle’s Reform Studio. Find out how our new team members are helping even more local businesses access the funding they need to grow: ow.ly/LFjA50YkSAR

We’ve supported The Eclectic Lifestyle Company, a family run fragrance and lifestyle manufacturer based in Chester, as they take the next step in their growth journey. Through NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance, we provided funding to help the business invest in working capital and accelerate its international expansion, while continuing to design and manufacture their products in the UK. Established in 1998, The Eclectic Lifestyle Company works with well known retailers and develops its own in house brands, combining quality manufacturing with thoughtful design. Read the full case study: fwcapital.co.uk/case-studies/e… #FWCapitalHelped #NPIFII #BusinessGrowth @chestertweetsuk . @wearechester

Our North East property team is growing, with 2 new colleagues joining us to support the increasing demand for flexible development funding. Stuart Hodgson joins us as Investment Executive, focusing on supporting developers across Teesside & helping us deepen our impact in an area experiencing significant regeneration. Adam Jones joins as Assistant Investment Executive & will be supporting residential & commercial developers across Tyne & Wear, Northumberland & County Durham. We’re also thrilled to celebrate Lesley Telford’s promotion to Senior Investment Executive, a well deserved step that further strengthens our property leadership. Find out how these appointments are helping drive growth & regeneration across the North East: ow.ly/7H7N50YgIjc

How is AI transforming the candidate experience? Join us at our next #webinar where we'll be discussing how the #recruitment world has changed thanks to social media usage and how organisations can embrace the future of hiring. 📅 26 February ⏰ 10 am - 10:45am Sign up & learn more: ow.ly/uMvW50Yeo5W

Post dwyieithog / Bilingual post We’ve helped Climar Industries, the Newport-based manufacturer behind the ColourFence brand, with a £300,000 loan, via the Investment Fund for Wales. The loan will help the business create new product ranges, as well as creating & safeguarding jobs. Read more about our investment here: ow.ly/Gw9g50Y4MPf _ Rydym wedi helpu Climar Industries, y gwneuthurwr o Gaerllion y tu ôl i frand ColourFence, gyda benthyciad o £300,000 drwy Gronfa Buddsoddi Cymru. Bydd y benthyciad yn helpu’r busnes i greu ystodau cynnyrch newydd, yn ogystal â chreu a diogelu swyddi. Darllenwch fwy am ein buddsoddiad yma: ow.ly/IwIR50Y4MZt

This is Double Puc, a #Bristol-based independent cafe and hospitality business. Founded by Ed Brown, they used a 6-figure investment from us to expand their outside catering division, increasing capacity to meet rising demand. Discover more on how our funding helped Double Puc: ow.ly/sUh650Y4hRA #SouthWestInvestmentFund

We’re delighted to welcome Andrew Baxter as our new Investment Executive, strengthening our Manchester team. Andrew joins us with more than 20 years' of experience in commercial and corporate banking. He will play a key role in helping companies across Greater Manchester access the opportunities available through NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. Find out more about Andrew’s background and the expertise he brings to FW Capital ow.ly/5Xco50Y0Kbu #NPIFII

Some may see today as Blue Monday. We like to see it as Orange Monday 🧡 Our charity of the year, bigmoose, who provides fast, effective therapy & breaks down barriers to mental health support, encourages us to take some time today to do what we enjoy. With your support, we’ve raised over £70k Learn more about the support bigmoose offers: ow.ly/hGtK50XZBEp #FWCapital4bigmoose

Last week, we attended the Competition & Growth Roundtable with the Economy Secretary, Lucy Rigby. Hosted by Atom bank in their new office at the Pattern Shop, the discussions were engaging & passionate, covering a range of topics including access to finance & barriers to scale experienced by innovators. Thank you for having us for such an insightful opportunity.

Announcing our first investment through the North East Elevate Fund! 🥳 Newcastle’s first boutique multi-floor wellness studio, Reform Studio is opening on the city’s Quayside, thanks to a five-figure investment from the new fund. The fund is backed by The North East Fund & championed by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness. She commented: “This is a landmark moment for our region. Reform Studio embodies the ambition & innovation we want to see in the North East, and I’m proud to champion a fund that invests in businesses creating jobs & opportunities for local people.” Launching in January 2026, Reform Studio delivers a personalised & accessible riverside location designed to elevate the wellness experience, support strength & boost wellbeing. Hear more about this exciting new venture: ow.ly/IYUL50XL0r0

North West estate and lettings agent, Regan & Hallworth, is looking forward to 2026 following a Management Buy Out. A 6-figure loan through #NPIFII enabled the management team to acquire the business & invest in its future with additional working capital. Find out how the funding is helping this ambitious management team here: ow.ly/o7kh50XKLIh @BritishBBank

What a way to end the year! We are celebrating the major milestone of delivering £175m in growth-focused investment across the #NorthWest of England. This funding has helped forge the growth of 530 businesses, created or safeguarded over 7,200 jobs, & attracted nearly £160m in private sector co-investment, bringing the total impact to the region to an incredible £335m Want to see how our investments have supported local businesses? Find out more here: ow.ly/gZma50XGJ0c