Creative Growth Finance

The Creative Growth Finance fund from @creativeengland provides vital scale up finance to the UK’s most promising creative businesses

[Creative Growth Finance @growth_finance]

Unlike traditional lenders who focus on where you have been, we are interested in where you are going. At Creative Growth Finance, we are a friendly team of expert investors aiming to financially support the UK's best creative businesses: https://t.co/78oGSiNfxu

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

Are you a self-starter with proven fast-paced administrative skills? We are delighted to be working with @_CreativeAccess to advertise our latest opportunity for Investment Coordinator! If you want to join our team, we’d love to hear from you https://t.co/Wlk9runBhT

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

Proactively plan for 2021 with Creative England's growth strategy programmes 📈👇

It's been more of a stumble than a stroll into the new year... So, on the cusp of February, we’re wishing the January blues farewell & welcoming a new set of initiatives 🤗

https://t.co/AeGHuqV8NE

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

🎨Looking to forge your own career in the creative industries?
🌱Need help with starting, growing or scaling a creative business/organisation?
💼Live, work or study in Wakefield/wider Yorkshire Humber region?

Then Advance is here for you! Find out more: https://t.co/3QPI3nxIbF

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

In Jan, our 1st Evolve cohort had the opportunity to pitch directly to investors in London w/ @UKBAngels

In Autumn, despite the pandemic, some Evolve alumni launched new products and platforms throughout the year including, @ourscreenuk & @TreeHDigital

#2020WrappingUp 🎁

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

Due to being hit by #Covid19, CE supported @wriggle_HQ launched @BristolPantry, in partnership with local food, drink producers & artists, creating bespoke Christmas Party packs + presents!

They also launched a festival Christmas campaign ‘Wriggle Christmas’

#2020WrappingUp 🎁

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

In Oct, it was announced that strategic investment by the @esa & @spacegovuk has created a brand new revenue stream for charities who have had their fundraising efforts affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, incl CE supported @landmrk 👏 https://t.co/Vqli9MurZQ

#2020WrappingUp 🎁

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

Andy Martin from The Independent spoke to Steve Cottam from Creative England supported @AntstreamArcade in October, comparing them to Netflix!

Antstream are bringing back old games from your childhood 🕹️: https://t.co/CMBBB4l5zB

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

Creative England investee company @northcoders launched a new programme in October to ‘upskill’ developers for post-Covid economy. The programme is a combination instructor-led workshops, e-learning, mentoring and practical project-based learning: https://t.co/TYkHUQh96O

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

We were happy to see that one of our investee companies @livinglenstv was acquired by @Medallia in May, followed by the announcement of the new company’s video asset management capabilities 👏 Well done team!

#2020WrappingUp 🎁

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

We learned some valuable lessons from Creative England investee company @AurochDigital in April🚀

Their CEO Tomas Rawlings discussed raising finance and why the games sector is ripe for investment. Read the full article here: https://t.co/7PBrz8P2zm

#2020WrappingUp 🎁

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

Games Label @Team17Ltd acquired Creative England investee company @Yippee_Ent in January 🎉

This has enabled the team to work on a combination of original IP, as well as franchises owned by Team17 and partners with titles released through its publishing label

#2020WrappingUp 🎁

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

We've supported impressive creative businesses this year through our Creative @growth_finance Debt Fund:

🕹️@FuturLab who've worked with @EA + @PlayStationUK
🥽@moonrakerukltd a Graphic & VFX studio in Bristol
🩺@CreateUK enhancing new healthcare technologies

#2020WrappingUp 🎁

[Creative Growth Finance @growth_finance]

Follow this thread to find out about the amazing creative companies we've invested in this year 👇

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

To start our #2020wrappingup 🎁, we're spotlighting some of our incredible investee companies, who have shown a particularly high level of innovation, despite facing a difficult year. Follow the thread below 👇

[Creative UK @WeAreCreativeUK]

Taking place today, our one off business support webinar with @NatWestBusiness, helping you develop a diverse, flexible business model

There's still time to secure your free place! We'll be starting at 11am 🕚: https://t.co/vCeTRpBzjB

[SMG @SMGignite]

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[BookingLive @BookingLive]

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[Cyclr @cyclr]

What is an embedded integration platform and how do they work with your #SaaS company? We explain what it means and how the roles are split between the customer, you the SaaS company, and us at Cyclr! - https://t.co/2QXsZhPUr2

[Ukie @uk_ie]

How do you manage mental health concerns in your games business when working remotely?

Attend our free Making Work, Work event online this Wednesday to find out: https://t.co/TVSCRTeimx

[Creative Growth Finance @growth_finance]

Our next supported business to celebrate for #SmallBusinessSaturday is Bournemouth-based @TreeHDigital, who have 2 projects ready for development as part of their new Virtual Production space 🎬

Find out more: https://t.co/Ve9TEvv2b7

[Creative Growth Finance @growth_finance]

Next to spotlight in our #SmallBusinessSaturday series is @cyclr! Their team has grown by nearly 100% this year, showing a great level of development during such a difficult year. Well done team! We can't wait to see what 2021 brings for you👌⬇️https://t.co/EmZCTqkogG by @deajium