Whether you are a new business starting out, an existing business looking to grow or would like to develop your workforce, there may be a suitable source of funding available to help.
Better Business Finance
Provides neutral information and support in looking to raise finance for business customers.
British Venture Capital Association
Dedicated to promoting the private equity industry for the advantage of entrepreneurs, investors, practitioners and the general economy.
Funding Circle
By specialising solely in SME finance, Funding circle connects creditworthy businesses looking for finance with people and organisations with money to lend. If eligible, you will be able to borrow between £10,000-£500,000.
Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS)
Aims to help small, early-stage companies to raise equity finance by offering significant tax relief to individual investors who purchase new shares in those companies.
The Prince’s Trust
Provides support including business training, key skills, confidence and motivation mentoring and financial assistance for people aged 16-30 years in the start up of their own business.
UK Business Angels Association
The national trade association representing angel and early stage investment in the UK.
South West Investment Group
A not-for-profit organisation investing in businesses throughout the South West of England through grants and soft loans.
Shell LiveWIRE
As the UK's biggest online community for young entrepreneurs (aged 16-30), this provides online support and funding for starting up or growing a business.
Start up Loans: 18-30
A new scheme launched by the Government offering loans to young entrepreneurs to help them start-up successful businesses.
Crowdfunding
A way of funding new ideas or projects through the help of local and national community contributions.
Virgin Start Up
Provides government-backed Start Up Loans and one-to-one business advice to entrepreneurs launching or growing a business.