The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI) will deliver a £70m commitment of new funding through investment strategies that best meet the needs of the businesses in Northern Ireland. IFNI is designed to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across Northern Ireland. IFNI will increase the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses in Northern Ireland, providing funds to firms that might otherwise not receive investment and help to break down barriers in access to finance.