Kennelbuild secures further £250k investment after year of growth

Kennelbuild has secured a further £250,000 from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) after a year of expansion supported by earlier funding.

The new capital would create four additional jobs and provide working capital as it continues to grow. The funding comes through NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital.

Kennelbuild received its first NPIF II investment in October 2024, which enabled it to expand its team, increase manufacturing capacity and secure new projects. 

Since then, the company has created six jobs, strengthened its in-house design function and filled its order book for the next 18 months, with a pipeline extending into 2028.

Recent wins include acting as principal contractor on a Ministry of Defence site and leading an 18-month project for the RSPCA in York involving the construction of six new buildings. 

Planning approval for the scheme was granted in July 2025 after nearly a decade of unsuccessful applications by other contractors.

The £660m NPIF II covers the North of England and provides loans from £25,000 to £2m and equity investment up to £5m to help small and medium-sized businesses start up, scale up or stay ahead.

Fergus Prutton, managing director at Kennelbuild, said: “Thanks to the NPIF II funding, we’ve had the breathing room to invest in our people and pipeline. Construction projects take time to come to fruition but we’re now seeing that work pay off. 

“Our team is growing, we’re expanding into adjacent sectors like veterinary facilities and farm diversification, and we’re continuing to deliver high-spec spaces for some of the UK’s most important animal welfare organisations.”

Alistair Igo, portfolio executive at FW Capital, added: “It’s great to see how this investment is directly translating into jobs and new contracts. Kennelbuild is a fantastic example of how strategic funding can help Northern businesses grow sustainably and confidently.”