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Midlands Engine
Investment Fund II

Supporting our region’s businesses to grow

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The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) aims to transform the finance landscape for smaller businesses in the Midlands, helping to realise our region’s potential to boost economic growth through enterprise.

A collaboration between the British Business Bank and ten local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) in the Midlands, the MEIF provides commercially focused finance through small business loans, debt finance, proof of concept and equity finance funds.

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.

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INVESTMENT FUND II

Visit the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II website to find out what financial support your business could benefit from.

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