Alternatively you could source commercial finance via an approved independent UK broker here.
Grants for new and existing small businesses
Oxford Early Investments (OEI) is a business angel network that focuses on innovative companies at the very early stages of technical and commercial development. These companies are often building on an initial proof of concept, and require investment capital of between £25,000- £250,000 to develop their product. This stage of company growth is often the most difficult to fund.
ELEM provides finance ranging from £500 to £100,000 to Small Businesses across the East Midlands. Where organisations are unable to gain all or any finance from the main high street lenders, it may be able to assist with finance from its own or other lenders’ funds.
Big Issue Invest is a specialised provider of finance to social enterprises and CDFI’s seeking to scale up and find business solutions that create social and environmental transformation.
