Whitley Bay protein brand from Dragons' Den raises supermarket profile with...
Regional snack brand Oatein has sealed partnerships with major UK outlets. The founders of Oatein, Andy Dixon and John-Paul Gardner have signed up with UK multiples following support from...
View ArticleNewcastle's Maven Capital Partners invests £125k in Bolton digital solutions...
Maven Equity Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund has invested in Bolton’s Digital Training Solutions (DTS). A total of £125k was invested from...
View ArticleEntrepreneurial couple celebrate half a decade in business eyeing national...
Husband and wife team Iain and Liz Pocklington are celebrating five years in business running the Riverford Organic Farmers home delivery franchise. The couple deliver Riverford’s organic veg and...
View ArticleDay four of Newcastle Startup Week: Looking forward and outward with Scaleup...
The fourth day of Newcastle Startup Week saw a jam-packed roster of speakers from around the world give talks at Newcastle University’s central Urban Sciences Building in the 24-acre hybrid city...
View ArticleGin specialist celebrates distillery purchase success with shop opening
North Yorkshire firm Harrogate Tipple has opened a retail shop at its newly acquired distillery in Ripley. The opening of the vintage-style shop follows the firm’s purchase of the distillery and head...
View ArticleFrom rehab, Dragons' Den to two successful startups: Lizzy Hodcroft is a...
“How can I say something that is impactful, and that’s also different? Basically, I just wanted to get naked on stage!” I’m sat with Lizzy Hodcroft, 30, who’s chatting to me, on the grass outside...
View ArticleDay five of Newcastle Startup Week: Keep going or pivot
After a packed week of talks, panels and networking opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs, the fifth and final day of Newcastle Startup Week saw the event draw to a close. After Sky’s morning...
View ArticleNewcastle Startup Week 2019 highlights with Paul Lancaster
It is safe to say that Paul Lancaster has had a very busy week. As the founder of Newcastle Startup Week, an annual five-day event which has just wrapped up its third year today (May 17), he and his...
View ArticleNorthstar Ventures chosen as partner for new North East tech accelerator
Newcastle investment firm Northstar Ventures has been chosen to be a partner for a new investment accelerator looking to fund technology run by Innovate UK. As one of the early-stage investors,...
View ArticleLondon startup wins £20k investment in Yorkshire with Leeds Digital Festival...
Edtech social enterprise Lift Lessons has secured £20k at a pitch event organised by Headingley software company Nephos Solutions. Lift Lessons, supported by not-for-profit angel investor NorthInvest,...
View ArticleHeather Mills: Bringing the plant-based revolution to the North East
As a businesswoman with strong ties to the North East, Heather Mills is very clear on what she feels is its main strength. When she spoke to Bdaily, she enthusiastically praised the “hard-working,...
View ArticleNorth East business launches to take market share of ‘staycation’ sector
A Whitley Bay-based caravan repair business has officially launched thanks to support from Business Northumberland. Northern Caravan Specialists (NCS) was set up by caravan owners Ian Potter, Chris...
View ArticleJourney Further going places after landing travel group account
Performance marketing firm Journey Further has landed the paid search account for London-based tailored travel specialist Wexas Travel. With offices in Leeds and London, Journey Further has experienced...
View ArticlePhase One startup incubator set to launch in York
York is set to become home to a new incubator next month that will give local startups a space to grow their businesses and develop ideas. Launching on June 25, York Science Park’s Phase One incubator...
View ArticleNorth East BIC supports local businesswoman in opening own treatments clinic
A local health professional has launched her own treatments clinic in Hebburn. Having worked for the past 30 years as a nurse, midwife and health visitor, Gateshead’s Nicola Jones aims to use her...
View ArticleImmersive cinema experience to launch at former Luther filming location
Alternative cinema specialist Backyard Cinema has announced it will establish its first permanent venue in Greenland’s Ram Quarter development in Wandsworth. Located at property developer Greenland’s...
View ArticleNorth East angel investor scheme launched by Dragons’ Den judge
An initiative to support angel investors source and secure investment opportunities in the North East has launched today (May 22). Unveiled at investment conference FinanceCamp by Dragons’ Den...
View ArticleNewcastle firm advises on London AI firm's tech investment deal
Newcastle-based commercial law firm Watson Burton has advised London-based artificial intelligence (AI) specialist GoodVision on its latest restructure and investment. The law firm, which specialises...
View ArticleEducational platform expands with new North East software team
A Cambridge based education software firm has expanded into the region by setting up a new team in the centre of Newcastle. Hyperspheric Solutions, the company behind educational platform GO 4 Schools,...
View ArticleRecruitment agents expands into Sunderland business village
A technical and engineering recruitment agency has set up a new branch at Quay West Business Village in Sunderland. NRL has been established for over 35 years and operates from over 11 sites across...
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