North East Accelerate Fund
North East Fund, managed by Mercia Ventures · Equity / convertible loan
Initial £50,000–£350,000, up to £1m in total
Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham · Checked
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North East Early Stage Equity Fund
North East Early Stage Equity Fund is a equity from North East Fund, managed by Mercia Regional Ventures. Amount: £35m fund. Deal sizes: check with funder.
- Amount
- £35m fund. Deal sizes: check with funder
- Who it's for
- Early-stage and innovative SMEs in the North East.
- Deadline / status
- Check with funder: Launch status: check with funder (manager appointed per Find a Tender award notice)
- Areas
- Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham
- Categories
- Loans & equity, Innovation & R&D
- Official source
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025740-2026
- Last checked
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FAQ
How much can I get from North East Early Stage Equity Fund?
£35m fund. Deal sizes: check with funder
Who is eligible for North East Early Stage Equity Fund?
Early-stage and innovative SMEs in the North East.
What is the deadline for North East Early Stage Equity Fund?
Check with funder. Launch status: check with funder (manager appointed per Find a Tender award notice). Last checked 15 Oct 2026; always confirm on the official page: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025740-2026
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