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Drinksology

Northern Ireland drinks company Drinksology Kirker Greer (DKG) has secured £6.5 million-worth of funding from Whiterock.
The business said it will use the investment – which comes from Whiterock’s Growth Capital Fund – to help it to reach its global growth strategy, with expansion into new geographies including Europe and the US.

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AES GLOBAL

A Cookstown based company with offices in London and Florida is aiming to strengthen its foothold in the US market and expand its global reach thanks to a £600,000 loan from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland.
Facilitated by Whiterock, the loan will enable Advanced Electronic Solutions (AES) Global Ltd to add to its 51 strong workforce and accelerate its next growth phase.

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Profast

Profast Group is set to become the island’s biggest distributor of fasteners, fixings and mechanical support systems after agreeing a funding package which included a £500,000 loan from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland…

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REFRESH NI

Facilitated by Whiterock, the £200,000 deal will enable Refresh NI to accelerate growth plans and maintain the strong momentum the company has enjoyed since launching in 2021
A Belfast-based energy services business which helps homeowners reduce their carbon emissions has secured a £200,000 loan from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland.

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Chambers of Distinction

A Belfast boutique hotel is planning expansion after securing a £160,000 loan from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland.
Facilitated by Whiterock, the loan has enabled the owner of the Harrison Chambers of Distinction, Melanie Harrison, to acquire an adjoining Victorian townhouse property.

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THE BUCKS HEAD

The British Business Bank has announced the first deal from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland after fund manager, Whiterock, facilitated a £100,000 loan to The Bucks Head Inn in Dundrum.
The £70million fund offers a range of commercial finance options including debt finance and equity investment to support businesses from all sectors in Northern Ireland and at different growth stages.

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GCF FUND LAUNCH

Whiterock has launched the biggest ever locally managed equity investment fund for Northern Ireland companies with a pot of £75m.
It said the new Growth Capital Fund would address the need for growth funding here, making investments of between £1m and £5m for minority shareholdings in growth and scaling companies…

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Catagen

Belfast-based net zero innovation company CATAGEN has received £1m of funding from the Growth Finance Fund which will be used to accelerate the growth of the business.
Finance for the £37.5m Growth Finance Fund – which can provide SMEs with loans up to £2m – is provided by the British Business Bank….

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IFNI FUND LAUNCH

The British Business Bank launches a new £70million commitment to support smaller businesses from all sectors right across Northern Ireland.
The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI) aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunities for new and scaling….

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Rep Tec

Co Tyrone recycling solutions company REP-TEC has secured £300k in funding to expand and fund 15 new jobs.
The loan has been provided through Whiterock Finance’s Growth Loan Fund II, as part of Invest NI’s Access to Finance initiative.

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Sensoteq

Belfast-based Sensoteq is to create 10 jobs in the next year after it secured £500,000 (€569,330) to expand its business.
The loan, which was secured from Whiterock Finance’s growth finance fund, will help the company grow its sales and expand its workforce.

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£100m Landmark

Whiterock Finance has passed a significant funding milestone as it celebrates its tenth year, having provided finance to a Newtownabbey-based strength and conditioning equipment manufacturer.
Since being established in 2012, the company has provided £100m to 150 SMEs across Northern Ireland through its Growth Loan Fund I, alongside Growth Loan Fund II and the Growth Finance Fund.

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