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Showing 30 of 106 instruments matching your criteria.
Equity
EIF C&E Solutions via Blume Equity Fund I SCSp - EIF-backed equity under EIF C&E Solutions Blume Equity LLP 16 Great Queen Street Agriculture, Food, natural capital preservation and use of land resources;Industrial decarbonisation & environmental sustainability. Commitment: EUR 34,305,949.
Guarantee
Barclays Bank plc - InnovFin guarantee facility (EUR 39,419,741) via EIF / EFSI in United Kingdom.
EIF CMU Investec Alternative Investment Management Limited via Investec Private Debt Fund II SCSp - EIF-backed equity under EIF CMU Investec Alternative Investment Management Limited 30 Gresham Street Debt and hybrid debt-equity funds Other Private Debt Generalist. Commitment: EUR 25,000,000.
Blended finance
The UK government was one of the early investors in debt funds, providing capital to qualified alternative lenders in the aftermath of the financial crisis at a time when the major banks had scaled back lending. Since then we have closely monitored the growth and performance of the resulting portfolio of loans which has been successful in producing both a steady yield and significant capital repayments at a level above our original forecasts. As liquidity has returned to the mid-cap market, we have focused our efforts on supporting established as well as emerging managers raising funds that lend to smaller, generally higher growth, companies with revenues of up to £100 million. These funds are run by experienced management teams that use a range of debt instruments, including senior loans, unitranche facilities, mezzanine capital and venture debt, that provide funding solutions for a...
Guarantee
InnovFin guarantee facility (EUR 39,419,741) via Barclays Bank plc / EIF / EFSI in United Kingdom.
Equity
EIF Climate and via Impax New Energy Investors IV SCSp - EIF-backed equity under EIF Climate and. Commitment: EUR 100,000,000.
Blended finance
Your business approaches a designated bank for an eligible lending facility (see eligibility criteria ). If your business makes an unsuccessful borrowing application to a designated bank, the bank is obliged to offer you a referral to the designated online finance platforms. If you consent to a referral, the bank will then provide your information to each of the platforms who will then contact you. These platforms will help you find a suitable finance provider that may be willing to offer the finance you require. NB - businesses also have the option of approaching the designated platforms, or other similar platforms, brokers and finance providers outside of the mandated bank.
Blended finance
The British Business Bank is expanding its geographically-focused initiatives and will be committing £2.6bn of capital to to support entrepreneurs wherever and whoever they are to access capital, driving the growth of smaller businesses across the UK's Nations and regions, including high-growth innovation clusters across the country. Of this increase, £350m has been allocated to two new Nations and Regions Investment Funds in the East of England and South East, expanding targeted finance to every UK Nation and region outside London. The East of England Investment Fund designed to support the growth of small and medium-sized businesses in the East of England is on course to be launched in summer 2026. The East of England Investment Fund will offer a range of commercial finance options with loans from £25,000 to £2m and equity investment of up to £5m. The fund will address regional fina...
Through our continued engagement with the market, we have developed a strong understanding of the dynamics impacting asset finance providers, invoice finance providers and alternative lenders. As a result, we structure and deliver capital solutions directly to qualified market participants to help address the capital constraints faced by these partners. This has enabled them to on-lend in greater volume to a large number of smaller businesses throughout the country. Such lenders provide important sources of funding for smaller businesses in the UK. Through providing senior and unitranche debt funding, we have enabled finance providers to accelerate the growth of their lending books in a prudent and capital-efficient way. We have provided Tier 2 capital to challenger banks, and our support provides a valuable addition to a challenger bank's regulatory capital base and can be drawn upon...
Blended finance
The British Business Bank is expanding its geographically-focused initiatives and will be committing £2.6bn of capital to to support entrepreneurs wherever and whoever they are to access capital, driving the growth of smaller businesses across the UK's Nations and regions, including high-growth innovation clusters across the country. Of this increase, £350m has been allocated to two new Nations and Regions Investment Funds in the East of England and South East, expanding targeted finance to every UK Nation and region outside London. The South East Investment Fund designed to support the growth of small and medium-sized businesses in the South East is on course to be launched in summer 2026. The South East Investment Fund will offer a range of commercial finance options with loans from £25,000 to £2m and equity investment of up to £5m. The fund will address regional finance gaps outsid...
Guarantee
On 12 July 2026, the Chancellor announced a significant increase in capacity for the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) as part of a package of further measures to support smaller businesses. Included in the package is an increase for GGS, unlocking a further £6.5bn of market lending over the next four years. This will help an estimated 33,000 businesses across all Nations and regions of the UK to access the finance they need to invest and grow. The Chancellor has also announced that GGS will offer greater flexibility to support facility terms up to ten years for Term Loans and Asset Finance. In addition, annual turnover eligibility will increase from £45m to £54m, supporting a broader range of scaling and high-potential smaller businesses. The British Business Bank is working with accredited lenders to operationalise these enhancements and make this extra capacity available in line with t...
Equity
EIF Climate and via PIMCO European Data Center Opportunity Fund - EIF-backed equity under EIF Climate and. Commitment: EUR 125,000,000.
Equity
EIF Climate and via Glennmont Clean Energy Fund IV B SCSp - EIF-backed equity under EIF Climate and. Commitment: EUR 150,000,000.
EIF Digital and CCS Investments via Volpi Capital Investments III SCSp - EIF-backed equity under EIF Digital and CCS Investments Volpi Capital LLP 1 Hoopers Court Artificial Intelligence (AI);Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (BT/DLT);Cultural and Creative Sectors;Cybersecurity;Education Tech;Growth and expansion;Other Digital;Quantum Computing. Commitment: EUR 20,000,000.
Equity
EIF CMU Volpi Capital via Volpi Capital Investments III SCSp - EIF-backed equity under EIF CMU Volpi Capital LLP 1 Hoopers Court Artificial Intelligence (AI);Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (BT/DLT);Cultural and Creative Sectors;Cybersecurity;Education Tech;Growth and expansion;Other Digital;Quantum Computing. Commitment: EUR 20,000,000.
Blended finance
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II will deliver £400 million of new funding to small and medium-sized businesses across the Midlands. The fund aims to build on the success of the first Midlands Engine Investment Fund and will drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating opportunities for new and growing businesses in the Midlands. The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II offers a range of commercial finance options with debt finance from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investment up to £5 million. The fund covers the whole of Midlands, including the West Midlands, East Midlands and South East Midlands. The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II is increasing the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses across the Midlands, providing funds to businesses that might otherwise not receive investment and helping to break down barriers in...
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Impax New Energy Investors IV SCSp - EIF-backed equity intermediary under EIF Climate and. Commitment: EUR 100,000,000.
Guarantee
Barclays Bank plc - EIF / EFSI guarantee intermediary in United Kingdom.
PIMCO European Data Center Opportunity Fund - EIF-backed equity intermediary under EIF Climate and. Commitment: EUR 125,000,000.
Glennmont Clean Energy Fund IV B SCSp - EIF-backed equity intermediary under EIF Climate and. Commitment: EUR 150,000,000.
Investec Private Debt Fund II SCSp - EIF-backed equity intermediary under EIF CMU Investec Alternative Investment Management Limited 30 Gresham Street Debt and hybrid debt-equity funds Other Private Debt Generalist. Commitment: EUR 25,000,000.
Volpi Capital Investments III SCSp - EIF-backed equity intermediary under EIF Digital and CCS Investments Volpi Capital LLP 1 Hoopers Court Artificial Intelligence (AI);Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (BT/DLT);Cultural and Creative Sectors;Cybersecurity;Education Tech;Growth and expansion;Other Digital;Quantum Computing. Commitment: EUR 20,000,000.
Equity
Blume Equity Fund I SCSp - EIF-backed equity intermediary under EIF C&E Solutions Blume Equity LLP 16 Great Queen Street Agriculture, Food, natural capital preservation and use of land resources;Industrial decarbonisation & environmental sustainability. Commitment: EUR 34,305,949.
Sustainable Growth Infrastructure Fund SCSp SICAV-RAIF - EIF-backed fund in United Kingdom.
The Life Sciences Investment Programme (LSIP) is a £200m initiative managed by British Business Bank designed to address the growth equity finance gap faced by high-potential UK life sciences companies. This is expected to attract at least a further £400m of private investment. Through LSIP, we make cornerstone commitments to later stage life sciences venture growth funds with a strong UK focus, typically investing between £50m and £100m in each successful fund. For further information please see our Request for Proposals. Learn why your business needs an effective communications strategy and how to build one with our handy guide.
Circulate Capital Ocean Fund I-B fights plastic pollution and climate change by investing in advancing the circular economy. It finances companies across the plastic-recycling and waste-management value chains in South and Southeast Asia delivering financial, environmental and social returns, as well as start-ups globally focused on early-stage disruptive innovation, such as new delivery models, advanced recycling technologies, and innovative materials. The Fund is backed by institutional investors including the European Investment Bank, the International Finance Corporation and Proparco as well as family offices and other private investors and partners with Circulate Capital Ocean Fund I, which is backed by the world's leading corporations, including PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Dow, Danone, Chanel, Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and Mondēlez International.
Blended finance
MGM Sustainable Energy Fund II ("Fund" or "MSEF II") is a USD 125 million green infrastructure fund focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy investment opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Equity
Our Growth Equity portfolio makes commitments to UK private equity funds investing in smaller companies with a preference for those with a strong regional focus. We are open to investing in both minority and majority equity control strategies that will typically invest between £5m and £50m in each company. The Bank has invested in these types of funds since 2015, to support growth-focused companies that are looking to scale. There is limited awareness from institutional investors of this asset class and so our capital is catalytic in supporting new funds achieving a first close. We consider that the returns from this asset class are highly attractive. We invest on a fully commercial basis. Applicants must have a demonstrable track record and an experienced team. The British Business Bank invest across all sectors however, we do invest in thematic strategies and have a preference for s...
Blended finance
InfraMed Infrastructure - EIB-backed financial intermediary.
The British Business Bank is the largest domestic backer of Venture Capital funds in the UK. Established in 2006, the Enterprise Capital Funds programme helps those looking to operate in the UK market to raise venture capital funds specifically targeting early-stage small businesses believed to have long-term growth potential. The programme's primary objective is to address the 'equity gap' by increasing the availability of early-stage equity finance to high potential UK companies. The ECF programme has been running successfully since 2005. Original approval for the programme was granted by the European Commission and extended by a further 10 years in 2014 to 2024. Following the exit of the UK from the EU, the ECF Programme now runs under the UK Subsidy Control Act. A budget of £1bn was provided to the programme in 2017 and on average investment is made into 3-4 funds a year with a to...
