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
Tags: Corporate Finance
