YNY Equity Hub
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The YNY Equity Hub has been designed to increase investment in businesses across our region, by seamlessly matching businesses with prospective investors.
We know finding the right financing can be a challenge for many SMEs and start-ups in our area, and is a key barrier to growth within our region.
The YNY Equity Hub has been designed to address this barrier, offering a user-friendly portal where businesses can effectively present their investment opportunities and highlight their growth potential to investors nationwide.
Our goal is to help businesses secure the essential capital they need to grow and reach a stage where accessing traditional finance and equity becomes much easier.
Aimed at businesses already located in York and North Yorkshire or looking to relocate here.
This platform will enable equity funders from across the UK to identify suitable opportunities for investment within the region.
Curious if equity investment is the right fit for your business? Visit Equity Financing: what it is, how it works, and where to find it | British Business Bank to learn more.
If you’re based in South Yorkshire, you can access the South Yorkshire Equity Platform, here.
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19th June 20251:30 pm - 3:30 amFREE
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2022 Seminar Recordings
We have recently hosted a programme of in-person seminars and other events, some of which were professionally recorded and can now be viewed on our website.
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