Beauhurst data finds a positive outlook for businesses in the region

What is the future for high-growth businesses in the North East?

Last week Beauhurstlaunched theirnew report looking at equity investment in startups and high-growth companies across the North East since 2011. Theresearch shows that there are positive signs for young businesses in the region.

Overview of research findings

• The region is in recovery from the nationwide equity investment slump, with deal numbers for the incomplete third quarter of the year already surpassing those from the previous quarter.
• Tech is slightly less dominant in the North East than it is across the UK, but it’s onwards and upwards for tech in the region.
• Government backed investors still dominate the funding scene, and were involved in 45% of Latest Investments from 2011 on.

Read the report in full here.