Earlier this year South Yorkshire Pensions Authority launched two new funds to support economic development, unlocking much much-needed finance for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
A key criteria is that the business MUST be within South Yorkshire and looking for growth or shareholder liquidity.
So, if you are;
- Needing funding to grow, but unsure of the funding available or where to start
- Considering an Acquisition but have doubts over your ability to raise the finance?
- Believe your team would be unable to raise finance for a Management Buy-out?
Whatever the reason - if you're currently looking to raise additional capital and your business is based within South Yorkshire, then this event is one you should not miss*. Experts and owner managers will take you through the full range of financing options available right now and what it's really like to take on additional finance.
- traditional bank funding
- debt
- equity
*Due to the criteria for the funding to be covered, this event is only available to businesses trading within South Yorkshire
Our speakers will cover:
- Andy Ryder, Corporate Finance Partner at Shorts will provide an introduction to this event
- David Leonard, Relationship Director , HSBC will cover the options for funding through the traditional Bank route, with details of how HSBC can help
- Paul Wainwright, Senior Investment Executive South Yorkshire, FW Capital leads the South Yorkshire Debt Fund which provides funding up to £2m for small and medium sized businesses in South Yorkshire. Paul will identify those businesses which may qualify, and how they can benefit from this source of funding.
- Ben White, CEO at Phlux Technologies - Having received equity investment through Foresight Group, Ben will be giving an insight into the experiences of Phlux Technologies, from the perspective of someone who recently completed the process.
- Peter Double, MD at Andel Ltd - Having received funding provided by FW Capital, Peter will provide insight into how this has helped Andel Ltd grow.
Event Overview
When: Thursday 6th November 2025
Where: AMP Technology Centre, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Brunel Way, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5WG
Time: Joins us from 9.00am for light breakfast and refreshments for a 9.30am start. 10.30am close
Andy Ryder
Andy leads the award-winning Shorts Corporate Finance team. A Partner at Shorts, Andy specialises in corporate finance and strategic advisory services for owner-managed businesses. With more than 14 years of experience, he advises clients on acquisitions, disposals, management buyouts, fundraising and due diligence, helping business owners navigate major decisions with confidence and achieve the best possible outcomes.
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