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New research shows that investment by private equity and venture capital firms into businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber was £465 million in 2025.

Yorkshire and the Humber’s growth story is built on turning strong ideas into strong companies. Investment and university spinouts are two of the clearest signals of the region’s potential. 

The North East’s growth story is built on turning strong ideas into strong companies. Investment and university spinouts are two of the clearest signals of the region’s potential. 

New research shows that investment by private equity and venture capital firms into North East businesses was £180 million in 2025, up from £159 million in 2024.

Northern Ireland’s growth story is built on turning strong ideas into strong companies. Investment and university spin-outs are two of the clearest signals of Northern Ireland’s potential. In 2025, private capital had a strong year in Northern Ireland with £384m invested into businesses, with £190m going into venture and growth capital and £194m into buyouts.

New research shows that investment by private equity and venture capital firms into Northern Irish businesses reached £384 million in 2025, up from £94 million in 2024.

Leandros Kalisperas, Chief Investment Officer at the British Business Bank, sets out how the Bank is evolving its investment approach to support the next phase of growth in the UK venture and growth ecosystem.

Cambridge-based high-power energy storage technology scale-up Nyobolt showcased its transformative solutions to Ian Sollom MP when he visited its main headquarters last Friday. Coordinated by UK Private Capital, the MP met with the Nyobolt team to learn how the business has been supported through its growth journey by capital investment and expertise from IQ Capital.

New data has found that businesses backed by private capital generated £4.4bn for the Welsh economy in 2025.

The data makes clear that Scotland is an exciting destination for private capital, an industry which supports the development of 639 businesses which call this nation home. These businesses bring value to local communities through the 159,000 jobs they support.

A new report has found that businesses backed by private capital generate £10.8bn for the Scottish economy each year.

KeTech, a technology and engineering company dedicated to improving the rail passenger experience, showcased its technology to local MP Maya Ellis when she visited their main headquarters late last week.

A new report has found that businesses backed by private capital generate £15.7bn for the North West’s economy each year. Private Capital in the North West was launched by the BVCA at Addleshaw Goddard in Manchester, showcasing the industry’s importance to growth in the nations and regions of the United Kingdom.

The data makes clear that the North West is an exciting destination for private capital, whose investment supports the development of 873 businesses which call this region home. These businesses bring value to local communities through the 247,000 jobs they support. 

Leading UK plumbing solutions company Kibosh showcased their new repair technology to John Lamont MP when he visited their main headquarters earlier this week.

SOS Leak Detection Ltd showcased their award-winning technology to Richard Fuller MP, during his visit to the North Bedfordshire-based company, last week. The MP heard how SOS locate, classify and resolve leaks, providing residential and commercial buildings with non-invasive and advanced remedial services.

The data makes clear the South West is an exciting destination for private capital, whose investment supports the development of 641 businesses which call this region home. These businesses bring value to local communities through the 165,000 jobs they support. 

The data makes clear that Northern Ireland is an exciting destination for private capital, whose investment supports the development of 186 businesses which call this nation home. These businesses bring value to local communities through the 47,000 jobs they support. 

In 2024 alone, private capital invested £1.18bn into businesses in the Midlands. Private capital employs an active ownership model which is a hands-on approach that helps drive value creation in portfolio companies through strategic and operational improvements, whilst supporting wider economic development.

The data makes clear that the Midlands is an exciting destination for private capital, whose investment supports the development of 905 businesses which call this region home. These businesses bring value to local communities through the 302,000 jobs they support.