A new digital platform, the YNY Equity Hub, has been launched to connect businesses in York and North Yorkshire with investors across the UK. The initiative addresses a significant barrier to regional business growth by providing SMEs and start-ups with a simple, accessible platform to present their investment opportunities.
This platform enables businesses, whether they are local or looking to relocate, to attract necessary capital for scaling. It provides a pathway to improved access to both traditional finance and equity in the future. Led by the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, the initiative supports businesses in securing the backing they need to drive expansion.
The Growth Hub, a government-backed initiative, works closely with various regional partners to offer bespoke business support, focusing on specific local needs. Key programmes include digital transformation support, hospitality sector development, and leadership training, delivered by industry professionals via workshops, coaching, and consultancy. The platform’s launch is expected to streamline business-investor connections, helping to grow and diversify the local economy.
