NPIF Maven Equity Finance
Government fundInactiveGlasgow · Pre-Seed–Growth · 8 people tracked
This fund appears to be inactive.
It is unlikely to be making new investments — this profile is kept for reference and historical accuracy.
Investment thesis
NPIF II - Maven Equity Finance is a regional equity fund managed by Maven under the British Business Bank's Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, part of the wider Nations and Regions Investment Funds programme. It aims to close the funding gap between the North and South of England and increase the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses. The fund invests up to £5 million in ambitious, growth-focused companies located across the North East of England, including Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, South Teesside, Northumberland, Sunderland and Tyneside. Funding supports needs such as capital expenditure, new machinery, product development, hiring, export finance and working capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
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What they invest in
from 1 of 9 portfolio companiesCloud Computing ×1Cybersecurity ×1SaaS ×1
Investments · 9 tracked
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Cloud ComputingCybersecuritySaaS
Co-investorsMaven Capital Partners
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has NPIF Maven Equity Finance made?
- NPIF Maven Equity Finance has 9 tracked investments.
- What stage does NPIF Maven Equity Finance invest at?
- NPIF Maven Equity Finance invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, 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
Maven Capital Partners
Invested Podcast | Ep 10 with Bill Nixon, Managing Partner of Maven – a Leader in UK Private Equity
Maven Capital Partners
Invested Podcast | Ep 9 with Neil Spann, CEO of innovative solar film business, Power Roll
Maven Capital Partners
Invested Podcast | Ep 8 with Neil Morris, CEO of sustainable packaging innovator, Kelpi
Maven Capital Partners
Invested Podcast | Ep 7 with Tom Eggleston, CEO and Co-founder of security software experts, ProofID
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