Manchester-based Praetura is a diversified financial services business that provides alternative funding solutions to SMEs, predominantly in the North West of England.

The Praetura team is focused on giving ambitious and successful companies the funding they need to grow, fueling the region’s economy and supporting entrepreneurs.

Praetura’s dedicated venture capital firm, Praetura Ventures, has invested more than £100m in early-stage businesses since 2011. Companies in Praetura’s lending arm have a combined book of well over £140m.
Praetura’s longstanding relationships and existing infrastructure in the North West means it can take advantage of unique opportunities for its investors and provide exactly the right kind of funding a business might need.

Group CEO Mike Fletcher said: “We’re delighted to be the headline sponsor of the MEN Praetura Tech Awards. Over recent years tech firms have transformed Manchester into one of the most dynamic cities in the country.

“At Praetura we’ve had a front-row seat throughout this entire period.”

“We’re proud to have provided funding solutions and expertise to a host of businesses in the North West and beyond. And we remain committed to funding some of the brightest firms around.”