Equity
EquityEarly stageInvest NI

Co-Fund NI

Equity co-investment fund managed by Clarendon Fund Managers on behalf of Invest NI, investing alongside business angels and other private investors in NI SMEs.

Quick answer

Co-investment equity fund for NI SMEs raising alongside business angels and private investors. Equity co-investment fund managed by Clarendon Fund Managers on behalf of Invest NI, investing alongside business angels and other private investors in NI SMEs. It is aimed at NI SMEs raising an equity round with credible lead private investors. Eligibility typically requires Northern Ireland SMEs raising equity with at least 50% from private investors. Application: Aligned to the lead investor's round timing.

Funding amount

Varies

Region

Northern Ireland

Stage

Early stage

Provider

Invest NI

Who it's for

NI SMEs raising an equity round with credible lead private investors.

Eligibility

Northern Ireland SMEs raising equity with at least 50% from private investors.

Evidence you'll need

Lead investor evidence, pitch deck, financial model.

Application timeline

Aligned to the lead investor's round timing.

Common reasons applications fail

No qualifying lead investor, insufficient NI footprint.

What happens next

Co-investment alongside the lead, on equivalent terms.