North of Tyne Investment – Equity

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Through the North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme, funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority, we are investing £625k of equity finance in the North of Tyne’s cultural and creative industries.  

We 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. 

Our equity offer

Our equity offer:

  • Equity investments of £50,000 – £100,000, up to 50% of a wider funding round
  • No management fees
Who is eligible?

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  
Guidelines & FAQs

Please read our guidelines and FAQs for further detail before applying.

Guidelines & FAQs

Our equity offer:

  • Equity investments of £50,000 – £100,000, up to 50% of a wider funding round
  • No management fees

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  

Please read our guidelines and FAQs for further detail before applying.

Guidelines & FAQs

Apply now

Please take the time to read our Guidelines and FAQs before applying for equity investment.

Apply for equity investment

Please take the time to read our Guidelines and FAQs before applying for equity investment.

Apply for equity investment