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Jack Stopforth

Jack Stopforth

Formerly managing director of the Cumbria Inward Investment Agency for eight years, Jack was born in Liverpool and spent his early career as a development economist in London.

He returned to work in Merseyside between 1978 and 1997, first as Chief Economic Adviser to Merseyside County Council and latterly (1986 to 1997) as owner manager of two public affairs, public relations and advertising companies.

Jack was appointed as Chief Executive of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce Industry as Chief Executive in March 2005.

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msif funds

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liverpool seed fund

The Liverpool Seed Fund provides equity-based investments from £50,000 - £750,000 to early stage businesses with IP

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small firms fund

The Small Firms Fund provides loans (not grants) of between £3000 and £150,000

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mezzanine fund

The Mezzanine Fund provides loans between £150,000 and £1m

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venture fund

The Venture Fund provides equity investments of up to £3m