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Investment for businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber

As of 1 November 2026, 12 investment schemes are open to businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber; 1 of them is only for Yorkshire and the Humber. Another 4 are only for part of Yorkshire and the Humber. Updated 1 Nov 2026.

For all of Yorkshire and the Humber 1 scheme

Investment schemes open to businesses anywhere in Yorkshire and the Humber, and only there.

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Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II – Equity Finance

Mercia Ventures, British Business Bank

Equity investment for established businesses with ambitious plans, or large start-ups with high growth potential.

Amount
Up to £5,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10

Shared with neighbouring areas 1 scheme

Investment schemes for Yorkshire and the Humber and other areas named with it.

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Mercia Capital equity investment

Mercia

Mercia Capital, a specialist asset manager, provides equity investments, typically from £100,000 to £2 million, to growing regional businesses at start-up or scale-up stage that cannot be fully funded through conventional borrowing.

Amount
£100,000 to £2,000,000
Area
Yorkshire and the Humber, Tees ValleyLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10

For one part of Yorkshire and the Humber 4 schemes

Investment schemes for a single area in Yorkshire and the Humber, under the part each one is for.

South Yorkshire (2)

Across the North 1 scheme

For the whole North of England, Yorkshire and the Humber included. The soonest to close first.

National schemes 9 schemes

Open to businesses across England or the UK, including Yorkshire and the Humber. The soonest to close first.

Investment for businesses elsewhere in the North