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News, 10 Jul 23 — A West Yorkshire cleaning product manufacturer which supplies the hospitality and leisure sectors has secured £175,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire. The Proton Group was established more than 50 years ago and specialises in cleaning products…

Case study, 01 Feb 16 — The Company A family business established in 1967, Vacform employs more than 50 staff who design, tool, manufacture and trim products for customers across the UK. Typical products include machinery covers, aerospace components, transport…

News, 15 Apr 25 — A company specialising in data analytics and AI for the retail sector is expanding with investment from Finance Yorkshire. Leeds based HyperFinity uses data and AI to help retail customers make smart decisions around customer loyalty and pricing,…

Case study, 06 Nov 24 — We Power Your Car is an electric vehicle charging company based in Bingley, West Yorkshire, founded by experienced businessman Kai Arter. Government legislation requires that 22% of all new vehicle registrations must be electric by 2024, increasing…

Case study, 30 May 23 — Birstall-based Owen Electrical Contractors was formed in 2015 and manages installations for customers including property developers, schools and supermarkets. Martin Owen runs the company with long-standing business partner Lee Murphy. The…

News, 30 Jan 25 — A music streaming app, developed in Yorkshire, has launched to the UK fitness and gym industry. The app delivers music specifically designed to optimise exercise performance. Pure Energy Music is the brainchild of Andy Pickles who operates Music…

News, 06 Nov 24 — West Yorkshire based utc.travel is expanding with investment from Finance Yorkshire’s growth fund. Founded in 2021 by a team of travel professionals, utc.travel is a subscription-based travel club. Members benefit from access to trade prices for…

Case study, 01 Dec 15 — Northend is a leading online printing and digital marketing business based in Sheffield. The business was established more than 125 years ago and employs almost 50 people at is premises in Clyde Road. The Company Northend, led by managing…

News, 11 May 23 — A specialist bathroom installer for people with limited mobility has secured a £150,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire. The Walk in Bath Company was established in 2018 by husband-and-wife Jules and Kirsty Allen. Jules has 18 years’ experience…

Case study, 01 Oct 14 — Frillo.co.uk is a one stop shop for business supplies, founded in Hull by experienced technology entrepreneur Gerard Toplass. The Company Businesses are increasingly choosing to purchase essential office supplies online but it can be a…

Case study, 01 Jan 15 — Bridgeton Steel Structures (BSS), based at Elvington near York, uses its own computer-aided design (CAD) software to design lightweight, steel-framed building systems, ranging from standard industrial units to architecturally-driven…

News, 01 Oct 24 — West Yorkshire based We Power Your Car (WPYC) is expanding with £750,000 from Finance Yorkshire’s growth fund. The company is using the investment to scale its operations and attract more domestic and commercial customers across the UK. WPYC employs…

Case study, 01 Apr 18 — Panoramic Doors manufactures folding patio doors at its 20,000 sq ft facility in Sheffield. The company employs 45 people and is targeting £5 million turnover in 2018. The company Based on the success of Panoramic Doors USA, Panoramic Doors…

Case study, 01 May 17 — The company Doncaster-based Green Spark is an environmental consultancy that helps businesses to avoid costly oil and chemical spillages. Green Spark advises companies how to respond in the event of a spillage and provides regular monitoring…

Case study, 01 Jan 16 — The Company The fast-drying paint, supplied in easy-to-use aerosol cans, is being initially targeted at the car customisation market. Vehicles can be painted with graphics such as go faster stripes safe in the knowledge that the paint can be…

News, 30 Nov 17 — Finance Yorkshire has realised its investment in Silsden-based Retra Holdings after the cosmetics business was acquired by AIM-listed Warpaint. The sale represents an exit for Finance Yorkshire’s Equity Linked Fund which invested £1.4 million in…

News, 12 Apr 23 — A fast-growing electrical contractor has received a £100,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire to power its growth. Birstall-based Owen Electrical Contractors was formed in 2015 and manages installations for customers including property developers,…

News, 24 Jan 23 — A coach and bus company that provides passenger services and holiday excursions has received a £180,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire. Barnsley-based Globe Holidays runs public buses across West and South Yorkshire and employs more than 60…

News, 12 Feb 18 — A manufacturer of folding patio doors is targeting £5 million turnover this year after launching the business just three years ago. Panoramic Doors started out in Carlisle Street in Sheffield before moving to a 20,000 sq ft facility on the edge…

News, 14 Dec 23 — A management buyout (MBO) has been completed at Morley based Elm Building Services supported by £1m investment from Finance Yorkshire. Elm is an established provider of mechanical and electrical services to the industrial, commercial, retail and…