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We help Yorkshire based businesses in a number of ways, but the overall aim is to ensure growing businesses obtain debt or equity funding they need to allow their growth to continue. Many successful entrepreneurs and top professionals provide their time free to help these companies.

If a company has growth potential and is looking to raise debt or equity funding in Yorkshire, then our services can help you become investment ready and be attractive to finance providers (Venture Capital/Private Equity Investors/High Networth Individuals).

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A decade of connecting

A decade of connecting

There are many promising businesses across Yorkshire - many of whom have exceptional products and services - for whom Connect Yorkshire can add value and help them achieve their goals providing a bridge to venture capitalists.

R3 launches after securing backing

R3 launches after securing backing

R3 Products, a green manufacturing start-up chaired by former DavyMarkham boss Kevin Parkin and led by directors Doug Anderson and Paul Sapsford, has launched with backing from HSBC.

Funding boost for PDA Marketing

Funding boost for PDA Marketing

PDA Marketing is looking to double its turnover over the next five years after securing a new £1.2m finance facilty.

Challenging but exciting' future for Connect Yorkshire

Challenging but exciting' future for Connect Yorkshire

CONNECT Yorkshire, the not-for-profit organisation that works with fast growing small to medium sized Yorkshire businesses to help them obtain investment, is celebrating its tenth anniversary by putting plans in place for another successful decade. Ian Briggs reports.


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Events

Right Funds 4U Seminar

8 Feb
Venue: Venturefest Yorkshire, York Racecourse...More on Right Funds 4U Seminar

Investment Readiness Workshop

5 Mar
Practical Business Plans & Going Global...More on Investment Readiness Workshop

Investment Readiness Workshop

8 Mar
Management Teams...More on Investment Readiness Workshop

Investment Readiness Workshop

28 Mar
Intellectual Property Rights & Wrongs...More on Investment Readiness Workshop

Investment Readiness Workshop

4 Apr
How to create a leading brand...More on Investment Readiness Workshop

Investment Readiness Workshop

18 Apr
Effective Negotiation Skills...More on Investment Readiness Workshop

Investment Readiness Workshop

25 Apr
How to do a deal - Money, Valuations & Structures...More on Investment Readiness Workshop

Spring Investment Forum

2 May
Showcasing the very best regional growing companies, Connect Yorkshire's Investment Forum is a unique platform for ambitious businesses to meet potential investors and seeking to raise between £300k and £3m in equity...More on Spring Investment Forum

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Connect Yorkshire is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales with Company No. 4238885. VAT Registration No. 779912665

Next Connect Yorkshire Event
8 Feb 12

Venue: Venturefest Yorkshire, York Racecourse

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  • "We have used the process to raise over 200k of new funding, which was the main aim when we began. In addition, we have found the support and advice from the various coaches at KPMG and DLA Piper to be a enormous value." –
    Chris Bingham, Aspire
  • "We are looking for long term growth in the region and believe the Connect initiative is an excellent method to achieve this." –
    Alex Robinson, Lloyds TSB Development Capital