British Business Bank Investment Fund for Northern Ireland

The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland will deliver a £70 million commitment of new funding to smaller businesses. The fund aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across Northern Ireland. The fund offers two different commercial finance options: debt finance with loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million, and equity investments up to £5 million. The debt finance option is designed for smaller companies that can demonstrate growth potential and need capital for expansion activities such as leasing premises, hiring teams, funding marketing, purchasing equipment, or launching new products. The equity finance option provides long-term backing for established businesses with ambitious plans or large startups with high growth potential, helping to create a vibrant and sustainable venture capital market in Northern Ireland.