A company that restores and resells luxury handbags to clients worldwide has raised £800,000 from the North East Venture Fund (NEVF), supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia, and private investors, to support its growth.  The investment will allow Handbag Clinic to create around 20 new jobs at its premises in Burnopfield, Co Durham, further develop its technology and strengthen its senior management team.