{
  "id": 14179527,
  "title": "Whiterock deploys €82 million to support SME growth across Northern Ireland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/whiterock-deploys-82-million-to-support-sme-growth-across-northern",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-13T10:48:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "EU-Startups",
    "slug": "eu-startups",
    "url": "https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/10/whiterock-deploys-e82-million-to-support-sme-growth-across-northern-ireland/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Belfast-based Whiterock fund manager has invested €82 million into Northern Ireland SMEs across its two funds, backed by the British Business Bank. The Growth Capital Fund and Investment Fund for Northern Ireland support investment opportunities in various sectors such as advanced manufacturing, tech, and consumer products. Founded in 2012 and managing €420 million across five funds, Whiterock has invested €47 million into 15 companies since 2024. The investment milestone follows other commitments from British Business Bank and other fund managers, totaling approximately €273 million in financing activity for investment managers supporting businesses at different growth stages. Whiterock's investment in Neighbourhood Café has contributed to its growth, with the café expected to more than double its revenue in its first full year of trading. The British Business Bank and Whiterock aim to increase access to finance for UK businesses and support jobs, innovation, and economic growth in Northern Ireland.",
  "summary": "Belfast-based fund manager Whiterock has announced their investment of €82 million (£70 million) in Northern Ireland SMEs across their two funds – both backed by the British Business Bank. The two funds are the Growth Capital Fund and the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland. Paul Millar, Chief Executive of Whiterock, says: “Whiterock has been supporting […] The post Whiterock deploys €82 million…",
  "key_points": [
    "Whiterock invests €82 million in Northern Ireland SMEs",
    "Funds support sectors like advanced manufacturing and tech",
    "Investment in Neighbourhood Café expected to double revenue"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}