The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), supported by the European Regional Development Fund, provided commercially focussed finance through Small Business Loans, Debt Finance, Proof of concept and Equity Finance funds.
MEIF is a collaboration between the British Business Bank and ten Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in the West Midlands and East and South East Midlands.
MEIF provided over £400m of investment to boost small and medium business (SME) growth in the Midlands.
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund has now completed its investment phase and is transitioning to the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II which will launch in March 2024.
The new Midlands Engine Investment Fund II will deliver £400m of investment to growing companies.
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MEIF Evaluation Report
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Proof of Concept
Up to £750,000
Equity Finance
£50k – £2m
Debt Finance
£100k – £1.5m
Small Business Loans
£25k – £150k
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We are a collaboration between the British Business Bank and ten Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in the West Midlands and East and South Midlands.
Combining funding from LEPs, the European Regional Development Fund, and the European Investment Bank, together we provide business support and over £400m of investment to boost small business growth in the Midlands.
Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) exceeds £250 million milestone. The Fund has made 1,037 investments into...
Bedew Skin, a Northamptonshire-based skincare brand, has secured over £120k funding with support from First Enterprise ...
WorkBuzz, a fast-growing employee engagement platform which is headquartered in Milton Keynes, has secured a £6.2m fund...
Meet some of the businesses who have found the right finance through our programmes and partners
We combine funding from a range of European and domestic sources, including ten LEPs that have pooled their resources to meet the financial needs of smaller businesses.
This guide outlines the sources of available finance for businesses ranging from start-ups to larger SMEs. It includes advice on how to make financial decisions and plan for expansion, with information drawn from British Business Bank advisors, the ICAEW and 21 major professional, membership and representative organisations.
