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2nd February 2023
Start Up Loans celebrates 100K loans worth more than £941 million to businesses across the UK
Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, announces that its programme has facilitated over 100,000 loans worth more than £941 million to businesses throughout the UK. The figure marks a significant milestone for the programme since its creation
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28th December 2022
Over £50m in Start Up Loans has been delivered to businesses in the East Midlands
Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, has delivered more than 5,000 loans worth more than £50 million to businesses in the East Midlands.
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29th November 2022
Carbon neutral kitchen restaurant is making waves in a new era of dining
The Sustainable Kitchen has been making and selling vegan products since it first launched in 2022 with the support of the British Business Bank Start Up Loans programme.
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9th November 2022
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK NAMES LINCOLN TOP LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR START UPS IN THE EAST MIDLANDS
New data from Start Up Loans provides a league table of the UK’s top local authorities for start ups since 2012 when the scheme began
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10th October 2022
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK’S START UP LOANS PROGRAMME CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY AND REVEALS ITS EAST MIDLANDS AMBASSADOR
Lincoln-based Naturawell, a plant-based bar and restaurant serving healthy and delicious food and drinks, is among 12 small businesses to be selected as champions of UK start-ups by Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank.
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26th September 2022
British Business Bank expands Start Up Loans programme in East Midlands
Providing vital support to the UK’s start ups during a challenging economic period, the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has been expanded.
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1st September 2022
British Business Investments commits up to £10m to Lincolnshire based, Haatch Ventures
British Business Investments, a wholly-owned commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, today announces a commitment of up to £10m to Haatch Ventures (Haatch) through the Regional Angels Programme.
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10th August 2022
Midlands Engine Investment Fund and Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund support over 30% of regional spinouts
A new joint research report titled ‘Backing Innovation-led Businesses: the role of public investment’ reveals how the programmes delivered by the British Business Bank, UK Research & Innovation and Innovate UK play a fundamental role in supporting the suc
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2nd August 2022
Nottinghamshire entrepreneur beat the odds and secures £15,000 to bring vibrant performances to corporate events
Nottinghamshire entrepreneur Thomas Wyman has secured a £15,000 Start-Up Loan from First Enterprise - Enterprise Loans through the Start-Up Loans Scheme backed by British Business Bank to offer vibrant performances to premium events.
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21st July 2022
Recovery Loan Scheme offers over £308m of lending to smaller businesses in the East Midlands
The British Business Bank announces today that, through the Recovery Loan Scheme, accredited lenders have offered over £308m to smaller businesses in the East Midlands as they steer a path towards a sustainable recovery.
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22nd June 2022
Smaller businesses in the East Midlands see major rise in equity investment in 2021, securing £154m in 2021
Equity investment in UK smaller businesses reached record levels of £18.1bn in 2021, as revealed by The British Business Bank’s Small Business Equity Tracker 2022, published today.
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19th May 2022
Derbyshire entrepreneur and bespoke guitar craftsman builds on his success after receiving £10,000 Start-Up loan
Derbyshire entrepreneur Mark Hilditch has secured a £10,000 Start-Up Loan from First Enterprise - Enterprise Loans through the British Business Bank and is now able to turn his passion for creating handmade guitars into a business.
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28th April 2022
British Business Bank publishes updated list of 335 companies in which the Future Fund has a shareholding
Today the British Business Bank publishes a list of 75 additional companies in which the Future Fund holds an equity stake, taking the total to 335 as at 31 March 2022. Launched on 20 May 2020, and open for applications until 31 January 2021, the Future F
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30th March 2022
Half of East Midlands smaller businesses don’t understand ‘carbon jargon’, new British Business Bank research reveals
Half of smaller businesses in the East Midlands don’t understand how common environmental terms such as ‘net zero’, ‘carbon neutral’ and ‘carbon footprint’ apply to their businesses, according to new research commissioned by the British Business Bank.
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9th March 2022
British Business Bank’s regional equity funds sign up to Investing in Women Code
The Equity Fund Managers from the British Business Bank’s regional funds – the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF) have all become signatories o
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1st March 2022
East Midlands smaller businesses see investment of £74m in strong sign of recovery in 2021
Equity investment in East Midlands smaller businesses reached £74 million by the end of 2021's third quarter, a 72% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, as revealed today by the British Business Bank’s eight annual Small Business Fin
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18th November 2021
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK REVEALS ITS 2021 START UP LOANS AMBASSADORS
Paul Scully, Minister for Small Business, welcomes new ambassadors at digital launch event
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22nd September 2021
DERBYSHIRE FESTIVAL OF BUSINESS LAUNCHED AT UNIVERSITY
The University of Derby, in partnership with Vision Derbyshire, has launched the Derbyshire Festival of Business, a new initiative which aims to celebrate the resilience of our business community over the past two years and help businesses capitalise on o
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17th September 2021
NOTTINGHAM 3D PRINT AND DESIGN COMPANYEXPANDS THANKS TO £51K INVESTMENT
A Nottingham company specialising in 3D printing and design services has expanded thanks toa £51,000 investment
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22nd August 2021
MEIF Debt Finance backs Derbyshire brewery with £150,000 funding package
Howard Town Brewery (“Howard Town Brewery”) has secured a £150,000 funding package from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (“MEIF”) East & South East Midlands Debt Finance fund, managed by Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”) and backed by the Coronavirus Bu
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28th July 2021
Nottingham medtech company raises £1.6m for 3D printed implants
A Nottingham-based company which has developed a new biomaterial used for 3D printing medical implants has completed a £1.6m funding round.
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28th July 2021
HIGH-END RESTAURANT CHAIN EXPANDS INTO NOTTINGHAM FOLLOWING £200K INVESTMENT
A new high-end Asian restaurant chain based in Nottingham is due to open its doors thanks to a £200k investment.
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15th July 2021
Biotech firm that ‘could revolutionise woundcare’ raises £1.8m
A biotech company with a product that helps to heal eye injuries and could revolutionise treatment of other wounds has raised a further £1.8m.
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15th July 2021
East Midlands’ businesses to require further finance for Covid-19 recovery
A survey commissioned by the British Business Bank has found that small businesses in the East Midlands will need additional finance as they recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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21st June 2021
Unlocking finance for your start-up | Virtual event | 8 July 2021
The event will give start-ups, entrepreneurs and support agencies in the East and South-East Midlands an update on the finance available from the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans scheme.
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16th June 2021
Nottingham renewable energy manufacturer secures £125k investment
A Nottingham company that manufactures biogas generators,which turn food waste into energy,has safeguarded its order fulfilments thanks to a £125,000 investment.
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16th June 2021
UK equity investment increases, with the East Midlands securing £76m in 2020
The British Business Bank’s Small Business Equity Tracker 2021 published today (Wednesday 16 June) shows that equity investment in the UK’s smaller businesses increased by nine per cent in 2020 to £8.8bn, the highest annual investment amount since the dat
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14th June 2021
British Business Bank appoints new Director for the Midlands
The British Business Bank has appointed a new director to its UK Network team in the Midlands, in a move that will strengthen the Bank’s on-the-ground presence. Dale-Black’s role will cover the East Midlands and West Midlands.
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24th May 2021
£50m invested in businesses as MEIF and NPIF focus on net-zero
The British Business Bank’s regional funds - the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) - have enabled more than £50m of investment, including from the private sector, into small businesses in the Midland
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20th May 2021
Maven launches series of business growth clinics across the East & South East Midlands to boost funding support
Regional fund manager launches 1-2-1 support sessions for local businesses to help address funding and support needs across East & South East Midlands
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18th May 2021
Start Up Loans set to unlock the potential of young entrepreneurs in the East Midlands following the pandemic
Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, today sets out its commitment to unlock the talent of thousands more people across the UK by helping them to start their own business.
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6th May 2021
Nottinghamshire furniture designer secures £500,000 MEIF funding package
Sylvan Enterprises (“Sylvan”) has received a £500,000 loan through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (“MEIF”) ESEM Debt Finance fund and backed by the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), managed by Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”).
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8th April 2021
£300k NPIF funding provides a lift for Chesterfield manufacturer
A Chesterfield company has secured a £300,000 loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.
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29th March 2021
MEIF invests £100 million into Midlands’ businesses
£100 million has been invested in the region’s small businesses through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).
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26th March 2021
Nottingham biotech firm raises £2.3m for ‘game changing’ test to combat bovine TB
A University of Nottingham spin-out which has developed a rapid test that could be a ‘game changer’ in combatting tuberculosis (TB) in livestock has secured a £2.3m investment to help bring its product to market.
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15th March 2021
Business Lender Deliversover £6m to Help SMEs in the East Midlands and South East Midlands
First Enterprise – Enterprise Loansare delighted to announce they have delivered£6.7 million of Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) small business loans to SMEs in the East Midlands and South East Midlands.
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9th March 2021
Engineering firm secures £100,000 loan to prepare for busy summer ahead
A Nottinghamshire engineering company which suffered a slowdown in trade due to the pandemic has received a £100,000 CBILS-backed loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, that is managed by Mercia and
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4th March 2021
CBILS backing helps Notts business deliver 28 million PPE items to support frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic
A Nottinghamshire-based creative agency, which drew on its international export expertise to keep the nation safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, has successfully delivered more than 28 million items of personal protective equipment after securing a six fig
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1st March 2021
LEICESTERSHIRE GIN DISTILLER SECURES £250,000 MEIF FUNDING TO BOOST GROWTH
A Leicestershire gin distiller business has secured a £250,000 investment to scale-up its operations and create new jobs.
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1st March 2021
LINCOLNSHIRE CHOCOLATIER SECURES £250K BOOST TO MEET INCREASING DEMAND
A Stamford based chocolatier business has secured a £250,000 MEIF loan to help meet increasing demand for its products from the UK and overseas. This is alongside boosting its marketing campaigns to drive sales in 2021.
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1st March 2021
DERBYSHIRE DUO EXPAND BEER BREWING BUSINESS
Ripley-based Pentrich Brewing Co has received a £150k investment to help expand its production of cask beers. The funding was provided by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) through First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans.
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1st March 2021
DERBY MANUFACTURER SECURES £100K BOOST TO CREATE NEW JOBS
Derby-based manufacturer, Complexia, is set to expand and create seven new jobs following a £100,000 investment.
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1st March 2021
Cherwell Valley construction firm to build B2B portfolio following £225k funding boost
HNB Construction Services Ltd (HNB) has secured a £225k loan from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) Debt Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners (Maven), backed by the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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25th February 2021
First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans Supports Hundreds of Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic with £7m Lending Milestone
First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans are delighted to announce that a record-breaking number of business loans have been provided to support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
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28th January 2021
British Business Investments announces new £10m commitment to Syndicate Room
British Business Investments, a commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, today announces a £10m commitment to Cambridge-based venture capitalist Syndicate Room. The £10m commitment from British Business Investments’ Regional Angels Programme wi
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13th January 2021
DERBYSHIRE DUO EXPAND BEER BREWING BUSINESS
Ripley-based Pentrich Brewing Co has received a £150k investment to help expand its production of cask beers. The funding was provided by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) through First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans. Founded in November 2015 by J
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11th December 2020
MEIF Sensocloud(SUBS) Case Study (Maven Debt Finance)
Hear from East Midlands business Senso-cloud, who have been able to access finance to adapt and continue to growth through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, securing debt finance through fund managers Maven Capital Partners:
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7th December 2020
Derby manufacturer secures £100K boost to create new jobs
Derby-based manufacturer, Complexia, is set to expand and create seven new jobs following a £100,000 investment.
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4th December 2020
Chevin Fleet Solutions to create 20 new jobs following £1.5m MEIF boost
Derbyshire-based fleet management software provider has secured a £1.5m funding boost to develop its cloud-based product and create 20 new skilled jobs.
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11th November 2020
Bounce Back Loan Scheme top-ups open for eligible businesses
From today, participating lenders in the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) are able to offer smaller businesses across the UK a ‘top-up’ to their existing Bounce Back Loan if they originally borrowed less than the maximum amount available to them.
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26th October 2020
Leicester software firm raises £950k in second funding round
A Leicester businesswoman whose software platform helps companies to manage rebate and incentive schemes has raised a further £950,000 from investors.
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13th October 2020
Leicester businesswoman raises £950k in second funding round
A Leicester businesswoman whose software platform helps companies to manage rebate and incentive schemes has raised a further £950,000 from investors.
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12th October 2020
Northampton company raises £700k to aid roll out of AI assistants
A Northampton company which develops conversational assistants capable of manning helpdesks and answering technical enquiries has raised £700,000 to help scale up its operations. Humley secured the investment from the MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage
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12th October 2020
Midlands Engine Investment Fund – Two Years On – Impact Webinar - Available On Demand
To recognise the impact the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has had on the Midlands region, the Early Evaluation Report has found that the reasons for setting up the MEIF remain robust and highly relevant, spotlighting its impact in improving the d
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11th September 2020
Highlighting the impact of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund
We would like to invite you to a virtual event on Thursday 8 October to explore the impact the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has had on the region’s businesses. The event will chart the progress of the MEIF since it was fully launched in 2018 and
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18th August 2020
Calls for increased awareness of finance options in Leicester and Leicestershire as MEIF invests £6.5m
Business leaders from across Leicester and Leicestershire are today (Thursday 6 August 2020) encouraging firms to access the finance options available to help manage and recover from the coronavirus. The awareness drive is supported by the British Busine
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18th August 2020
Derby start-up raises further £200k to launch games industry payment platform
A Derby company which has developed a new payment system for the games industry has secured a further £200k investment from the MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, managed by Mercia and part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF). Transactio
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18th August 2020
Corby care service to open new facility helping disabled adults after £200k loan
Brookside Day Centre (BDC) Healthcare & Education received the funding to help purchase a new care facility and create several employment opportunities. A Corby care service for adults with learning disabilities has secured a £200k loan from the Midlands
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14th August 2020
Over 70,000 East Midlands businesses have benefited from over £2.7bn of funding under two biggest Coronavirus loan schemes, reveal new figures from British Business Bank
New data published today shows that businesses across the East Midlands have received a total of over £2.7bn in funding under the government’s two largest Covid-19 loan schemes, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and the Bounce Back Loan Sc
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13th August 2020
Derby start-up raises £200k to launch games payment platform
A Derby company which has developed a new payment system for the games industry has secured a further £200k investment from the MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, managed by Mercia and part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF). Transac
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11th August 2020
Corby construction technology company set for growth with £600k MEIF package
The capital will support the creation of seven new jobs to expand the business’s presence across the UK. Corby-based Green Life Buildings Ltd has received a £600k funding package from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) East & South East Midlands
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11th August 2020
Biotech company raises £2.25m for new spinal treatments
A biotech company which is developing new treatments for patients with serious spinal conditions has completed a £2.25m funding round led by Mercia Asset Management to help to continue its ground-breaking research and bring its first products to market.
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11th August 2020
Leicestershire homeware wholesaler set for growth after £250k MEIF investment
Funding will enable the company to employ four new staff members and expand its business operations and sales function. Luxury homeware wholesaler, Fifty One Percent Limited, has received a £250k finance package from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund D
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18th July 2020
Biotech company raises £2.25m for new spinal treatments
A Nottingham biotech company which is developing new treatments for patients with serious spinal conditions has completed a £2.25m funding round led by Mercia Asset Management to help to continue its ground-breaking research and bring its first products t
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29th June 2020
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FIRM BEHIND LIFESAVING CHOKING DEVICE RECEIVES £70K INVESTMENT
A Northamptonshire firm responsible for developing a pioneering device used in choking emergencies has secured a £70,000 investment. Dechoker UK has received the finance from Enterprise Loans East Midlands through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEI
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28th May 2020
The FSE Group Announces New Head For £40million MEIF Debt Fund And Cbils Accreditation
New accreditation will now allow The FSE Group to issue loans from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) Debt Fund backed by a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme guarantee.
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27th May 2020
Coventry Company Raises £1.2m For New Test To Diagnose Stroke Victims
A Coventry biotech business has raised £1.2m for a new hand-held device that allows paramedics and emergency doctors to quickly diagnose patients who are having a stroke.
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27th May 2020
Future Fund launches today
UK-based companies can now apply for a convertible loan of between £125,000 and £5 million, to support continued growth and innovation in sectors as diverse as technology, life sciences and the creative industries.
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21st May 2020
Future Fund-Now Open to Applicants
The Future Fund, announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 20 April, is now open for applications.
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20th May 2020
Midlands Engine Investment Fund making an immediate impact and generating over £64m of investment in Midlands’ businesses
Over £64.8 million has been invested into 257 businesses by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), with new data revealing its regional impact released today (Wednesday 20 May 2020).
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7th May 2020
A strong start for bounce back loans, but more lenders needed, say small firms
FSB Chairman, Mike Cherry, responds to new Treasury figures about the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS)
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6th May 2020
Leicester-based HR software firm secures £775k to build its client base
StaffCircle – the Leicester-based HR software company – has raised a further £775,000 to build its sales and marketing team and expand its client base.
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4th May 2020
COVID-19 Bounce Back Loans Scheme
The bounce-back loans scheme specifically targets small and micro businesses in all sectors, providing loans from £2,000 up to 25 per cent of their turnover with a maximum loan of £50,000.
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1st May 2020
Investment Boosts Nottinghamshire Engineering Start-up
A NOTTINGHAMSHIRE-based engineering consultancy has received a six-figure sum investment from Enterprise Loans East Midlands through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund.
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24th April 2020
Government urged to up 80% guarantee on smallest emergency business loans as average value tops £170,000
New UK Finance figures show that 16,624 of the 36,186 small business finance applications for a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) facility have been processed and approved.
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20th April 2020
Lincolnshire security fog manufacturer secures £250,000 from MEIF
Concept Smoke Screen will use the funding to launch a new product, expand its customer reach overseas and create five new jobs in Lincolnshire.
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21st March 2020
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme to support long-term viable businesses who may need to respond to cash-flow pressures by seeking additional finance:
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6th March 2020
MEIF investment propels Leicestershire Comms firm into international markets
Leicestershire-based communications firm Write the Talk has received £75,000 to support UK job creation with expansion plans into the Hong Kong and USA markets.
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12th February 2020
Nottingham property management firm acquired
A leading independent Nottingham property management business has been acquired by a fast-growing Yorkshire firm for an undisclosed sum.
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8th February 2020
Wholesale nursery supplier secures £250,000 loan from MEIF Maven Debt Finance
Family run plant nursery will use the funding to accelerate growth plans, diversify its customer base and take advantage of new market opportunities.
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7th February 2020
Wholesale nursery supplier secures £250,000 loan from MEIF Maven Debt Finance
Family run plant nursery will use the funding to accelerate growth plans, diversify its customer base and take advantage of new market opportunities.
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29th January 2020
£40 million unlocked for Midlands’ businesses as MEIF reveals new loan fund
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has appointed a new fund manager and made £40 million available to invest in the region’s small businesses.
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28th January 2020
£40 million unlocked for Midlands’ businesses as MEIF reveals new loan fund
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has appointed a new fund manager and made £40 million available to invest in the region’s small businesses.
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24th January 2020
Nottingham construction business secures £250,000 MEIF Maven Debt Loan
We are pleased to announce that Newark-based LJ General Builders, has secured growth funding to finance a new contract to build several properties for the Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA).
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20th November 2019
EarthSense receives £100,000 growth debt funding package from MEIF Maven Debt Finance
Leading air quality specialist secures business loan to invest in product development and create new jobs
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15th November 2019
“Adapt to succeed” businesses told at Directors’ Briefing 2019
Business leaders from across the East Midlands shared expert advice on ways to embrace change and adapt to the changing world at the Directors’ Briefing 2019 in Lincolnshire.
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13th November 2019
MEIF Debt Finance provides Sleaford Building Services with a £750,000 funding package
The leading Mechanical and Electrical contracting business will use the MEIF funding to support its growth plans and create 15 new jobs.
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8th November 2019
250 East Mids businesses gather for future-focused Directors’ Briefing 2019
Friday 8 November, Grantham: Business leaders from across the East Midlands gathered at Belton Woods Hotel in Lincolnshire this morning for the Duncan & Toplis Directors’ Briefing 2019.
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6th November 2019
Cranfield University spin-out secures £1m for corrosion detection technology
A business that has found a way to detect corrosion and prevent leaks in assets such as pipelines through a network of remote sensors has secured a £1m funding round.
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15th October 2019
Carly’s business success is a beacon of hope for budding entrepreneurs
A business that began in the spare room of Carly Bartram’s Mickleover home has expanded into a specially designed, four-room clinic in Littleover and she has employed four staff members – with more to come.
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4th October 2019
EarthSense receives £100,000 growth debt funding package from MEIF Maven Debt Finance
Leading air quality specialist secures business loan to invest in product development and create new jobs
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1st October 2019
Horticulture producer cultivates new growth after £900,000 from MEIF Maven Debt Finance
Funding will be used to acquire new technology supporting growth and creating 14 new jobs in Greater Lincolnshire
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11th September 2019
Nottingham medical firm secures £1.4m for ‘dry eye’ treatment
A Midlands regenerative medicine company has secured a £1.4m investment to fund clinical trials on its new cutting-edge treatment for dry eye disease.
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5th September 2019
Enterprise Loans reaches £3 million lending milestone
Business support and funding provider Enterprise Loans East Midlands (ELEM) has reached a significant funding milestone thanks to Northamptonshire-based VR Therapies.
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22nd August 2019
Female tech team secure £950k investment for rebate and pricing platform
Female tech team secure £950k investment for rebate and pricing platform
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2nd August 2019
Meet the Fund Managers - Midlands Engine Investment Fund D2N2 Briefing Event
D2N2 Growth Hub - Derby Arena, Royal Way, Derby DE24 8JB - Tuesday 8th October, 2019 - 8.15am - 12.30pm - Free
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28th June 2019
British Business Bank Briefing Event on Midlands Engine Investment Fund – Meet the Fund Managers Lincolnshire
The British Business Bank and Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (GLLEP) are holding a briefing event to raise awareness of the £250m Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and provide businesses looking to apply with additional support.
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28th June 2019
Funding helps fast-growing fire alarm and security firm step up to next level
Derbyshire’s fastest growing fire alarm and security specialist is on track to increase its turnover by 50% this year after securing a £150,000 loan from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) and NPIF - Mercia Debt Finance.
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