FW Capital bolsters Sheffield team with senior hire

FW Capital has expanded its Sheffield office at Electric Works with the appointment of Paul Wainwright as senior investment executive.

Paul brings over 37 years of experience in business lending and credit risk management, having previously worked at The FSE Group, British Business Bank, Yorkshire Bank and NatWest.

He will focus on providing tailored debt funding solutions to businesses across South Yorkshire through the £20 million South Yorkshire Debt Fund, launched earlier this year by the South Yorkshire Pension Authority and managed by FW Capital. 

The fund supports SMEs in Barnsley, Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham with loans of up to £2 million for working capital, equipment, recruitment, marketing and product development.

Paul said: “Having worked in business lending for over 37 years I understand how important it is to work with a trusted funding partner who takes the time to understand your company and tailor the right finance to take your business to the next level. 

“I’m passionate about supporting growth and am thrilled to lead the team at FW Capital that is responsible for the South Yorkshire Debt Fund. 

“We’ve already secured our first round of funding for a very successful Sheffield based interior design firm that is helping to accelerate growth and create new jobs which also benefits the local economy.”

Joanne Whitfield, fund director at FW Capital, added: “Paul is a highly experienced and well connected professional who is well known across the South Yorkshire region. 

“He is an excellent addition to our team and his appointment demonstrates further our commitment to supporting local businesses and providing access to people on the ground in our Sheffield office.  

“It’s great news that we have already secured our first investment from the South Yorkshire Debt Fund and we’re keen to spread the word about how businesses can access finance and fuel economic growth across the region.”

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