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NPIF Maven Equity Finance
Government fundInactiveGlasgow · Pre-Seed–Growth · 9 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Managed by Maven Capital Partners, NPIF II - Maven Equity Finance is part of the £660 million Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund launched by the British Business Bank. It aims to close the funding gap between the North and South of England and expand the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses. The fund provides equity investment of up to £5 million to ambitious, growth-focused companies based in the North East of England, supporting both start-ups and established SMEs at all development stages. Funding can be tailored to needs such as purchasing machinery, capital expenditure, export finance, new product development, hiring, and working capital.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 9 people
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What they invest in
from 4 of 11 portfolio companiesSaaS ×4Cloud Computing ×2Enterprise Software ×2Creator Economy ×1Cybersecurity ×1Future of Work ×1Marketing Tech ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1
Investments · 11 tracked
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Airtime provides video tools for teams that enable users to customize their appearance, record presentations, and collaborate on video calls across platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.
Creator EconomyFuture of WorkMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsAll TurtlesDaybreak PartnersGV (Google Ventures)Sequoia CapitalSoftBank Vision FundAccel+6 more
Bright Network runs a UK graduate recruitment platform connecting students and graduates with employers via data-driven matching, serving clients like Goldman Sachs and EY.
Co-investorsMaven Capital PartnersSeneca Partners
Fitr is a software platform for fitness and sports coaches to build, manage, and scale their coaching businesses, offering tools to run operations and earn revenue.
SaaSSports TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsMaven Capital Partners
KubeNet is a managed service provider offering co-managed IT support and fully managed IT services, handling infrastructure management, monitoring, and maintenance for businesses.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsMaven Capital Partners
Quorum Cyber is a Microsoft-first global cyber security services provider offering managed risk and professional services.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSEdinburgh, GB
Federico Charosky(Founder & Non Executive Director)in
Co-investorsMaven Capital PartnersLivingbridgeScottish Investment Bank
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CB TechnologyiPacLemon and Lime InteriorsMagnitude BiosciencesTriyitVision4Sport
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has NPIF Maven Equity Finance made?
- NPIF Maven Equity Finance has 11 tracked investments.
- What stage does NPIF Maven Equity Finance invest at?
- NPIF Maven Equity Finance invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is NPIF Maven Equity Finance's typical check size?
- NPIF Maven Equity Finance typically writes checks of $6.5M.
- What sectors does NPIF Maven Equity Finance focus on?
- NPIF Maven Equity Finance focuses on Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is NPIF Maven Equity Finance located?
- NPIF Maven Equity Finance is headquartered in Glasgow, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelMaven Renovar: Independent Director Robert Legget provides his views ahead of the general meeting.
Maven Capital Partners
Maven Renovar VCT - Interview with Bill Nixon of Maven, on the future of the Company
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Invested Podcast | Ep 10 with Bill Nixon, Managing Partner of Maven – a Leader in UK Private Equity
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Invested Podcast | Ep 9 with Neil Spann, CEO of innovative solar film business, Power Roll
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Invested Podcast | Ep 8 with Neil Morris, CEO of sustainable packaging innovator, Kelpi
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Invested Podcast | Ep 7 with Tom Eggleston, CEO and Co-founder of security software experts, ProofID
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