Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI)

Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI) is a public investment programme in Northern Ireland, UK. A British Business Bank fund of around £100m for smaller businesses across Northern Ireland. Through appointed fund managers it offers loans of £25,000 to £2m and equity of up to £5m.

What it offers

• “The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland will deliver around £100 million commitment of new funding to smaller businesses.” — web.archive.org
• “The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland offers two different commercial finance options of loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investments up to £5 million.” — web.archive.org
• “IFNI does not invest directly in businesses.” — web.archive.org
• “Enquiries and applications are made direct to IFNI’s selected fund managers” — web.archive.org

Who can apply

• “Investments can be made in businesses that are headquartered in Northern Ireland or have a significant operating presence there.” — web.archive.org
• “An equity-based investment could be right if you run an established business with ambitious plans, or a large start up with high growth potential.” — web.archive.org

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI)'s official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them.