Enterprise Capital Funds (ECFs) address a market weakness in the provision of equity finance to SMEs by using Government funding alongside private sector investment to establish funds that operate within the‘equity gap’. In April 2008 responsibility for...
- Funding range:
- £0 - £100m+
- Area:
- All UK
- Applicable to:
- Any
- Sector:
- All
EV GROWTH FUND
What is the focus of the Fund?The EV Growth Fund offers equity funding of up to £2m to support and build growth orientated companiesthroughout the UK, with ideas, skills and a keen eye on success. Investments are typically between £500k and £2m in...
- Funding range:
- £500k - £2m
- Area:
- All UK
- Applicable to:
- Any
- Sector:
- All
Size of loans £1k to £25k Who can apply? • Small businesses (whether companies, partnerships, sole traders or social enterprises) which are unable to access mainstream finance but have a viable business capable of repaying a loan. • Individuals who want...
- Funding range:
- £1k - £25k
- Area:
- England
- Sub area:
- All North East
- Applicable to:
- Any
- Sector:
- All
What is the focus of the Fund? The investments range from £50k to £1.25m at the initial round with follow on finance available. The Fund managercan co-invest with other institutional, private or corporate investors acting either in a lead capacity or as...
- Funding range:
- £50k - £1.5m
- Area:
- England
- Sub area:
- All North East
- Applicable to:
- Established, Expansions, SME
- Sector:
- All
The National Loan Guarantee Scheme (NLGS) was launched on 20 March 2012 and is aimed at helping businesses access cheaper finance by reducing the cost of bank loans under the scheme by 1 percentage point. The NLGS works by providing banks with up to £20...
- Funding range:
- £0 - £100m+
- Area:
- All UK
- Applicable to:
- Any
- Sector:
- All
NESTA
What are the size of deals? £500k to £2m – as lead investor or part of a syndicate. Who can apply? Ambitious entrepreneurs running early stage technology based companies that are targeting large markets. Availability - ongoing Where can I get more...
- Funding range:
- £500k - £2m
- Area:
- All UK
- Applicable to:
- Any
- Sector:
- Technology
REGIONAL GROWTH FUND
What is the focus of the Fund?The Regional Growth Fund is a three year fund from 2011/12 to 2013/14. The third round of bidding is dueto commence in February 2012. Grants, loans and/or loan guarantees with a minimum bid threshold of £1m. No specific...
- Funding range:
- £0 - £100m+
- Area:
- England
- Applicable to:
- Any
- Sector:
- All
What is the focus of the Fund?The Co-operative Loan Fund supports co-operatives throughout the UK through the provision of accessible,ethical loan finance. Loan applications are welcome from those that require finance to:• set up a new enterprise;•...
- Funding range:
- £0 - £100m+
- Area:
- All UK
- Applicable to:
- Any
- Sector:
- All