Northwest Vision and Media (NWM) is launching the first 'Fast Company Programme' which will see creative business advisers Pembridge Partners work as its 'investor ready' partner.

This new 18 week long initiative is designed to help digital companies in the North West get into the position where they can accelerate their business growth through external funding.

The main target of the initiative is to help the digital and creative industries build their businesses and to make sure they attract and secure private funding to fuel their growth and development.

Edna Carey, head of games & Digital at NVM, said that this system will enable Northwest Vision and Media to manage businesses proactively and give them the experience they need.

The initial applicant companies will be filtered down until the list has been refined to six companies which will be given a 'crash course'  on investor readiness by consultants fro Pembridge, in preparation for their presentations to a panel of VC's and banks.

A local pemBRIDGE CLUB will be the first 'fast company' club which will be situated just outside of London. This will act as a meeting ground for digital companies to network and meet potential investors and discuss the challenges and opportunities for their industry.

The Fast Company Programme will launch on the 2nd of November and is open to all digital and creative companies.