How We Can Help

Looking for business support in Leicester & Leicestershire?

Whether you’re relocating, investing, expanding or searching for commercial property, the Invest in Leicester team provides free, expert support to help businesses succeed.
Our Services

  • Finance & Funding Navigation

    Finding the right funding can be complex. We help businesses understand the support available and connect them with the organisations best placed to help.

  • Talent & Skills Connections

    Accessing the right people is essential for business growth. Through our close relationships with the University of Leicester, De Montfort University and Loughborough University, we help businesses connect with graduates, researchers and specialist talent.

Introductions to Local Experts

Success is often built on the right connections. Through our extensive network, we can introduce businesses to key partners, industry experts and support organisations across Leicester & Leicestershire.

Nine Local Authorities

team Leicester

Leicestershire
Business Voice

East Midlands Chamber

Dept. for Business & Trade

Business & Skills Partnership

  • Investment & Familiarisation Visits

    Sometimes the best way to understand a place is to experience it first-hand. From major development sites and innovation centres to university campuses and sector-leading businesses, our visits provide valuable insight into what the region can offer.

  • Events & Business Connections

    Throughout the year we host and support a range of business events, roundtable discussions, networking opportunities and sector-focused gatherings. These events help businesses connect with industry leaders, investors, researchers and potential partners.

The Invest in Leicester team provides free, tailored business support to help you land, expand and succeed in Leicester & Leicestershire. Our role is to help you uncover what’s possible through insight, connections and experience.

Talk to the Team and Explore Your Options

Meet The Team

Mike Denby

Director of Inward Investment & Place Marketing

Mike leads Leicester & Leicestershire’s inward investment and place marketing activity, helping attract new investment, unlock development opportunities and drive economic growth across the region. With more than 19 years of experience in marketing, regeneration and investment promotion, he has successfully delivered major commercial development and funding projects while championing places as locations for business growth.

Pankaj Mistry

Inward Investment Manager

With more than 20 years of experience in economic development and inward investment, Pankaj has supported businesses of all sizes to relocate, expand and invest in Leicester & Leicestershire. He has worked on major investment projects involving organisations such as IBM, Octopus Energy and PPL PRS, bringing extensive expertise in property, regeneration and business growth.

Oliver Whittaker

Inward Investment & Economic Growth Manager

Oliver supports businesses looking to invest, grow and establish operations in Leicester & Leicestershire. With extensive experience across inward investment, economic development and regeneration, he has helped secure significant investment projects and delivered programmes that support business growth, job creation and long-term economic success.

Professional Networks & Business Ambassadors

We actively support and participate in a range of business networks that help organisations build relationships and uncover opportunities.

Sector Expertise
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Not sure where to start?

Whether you’re looking for commercial property, funding, local connections, market intelligence or business support, our team can help you find the right opportunity faster. With over 50 years of combined experience, we’ve helped businesses invest, grow and succeed across Leicester & Leicestershire.

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