Midlands Engine Investment Fund II

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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.

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II is increasing the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses across the Midlands, providing funds to businesses that might otherwise not receive investment and helping to break down barriers in access to finance

The new fund has embedded Enivronmental, Social and Governance (ESG) awareness into its design and will help support the UK economy’s transition to net zero

Funds Available

Smaller Loans

£25k - £100k

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Debt Finance

£100k - £2m

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Equity Finance

Up to £5 million

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Latest News from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II makes 100th deal in the region

Press release 26 February 2025

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II invests over £17 million into region’s businesses

Press release 27 November 2024

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II announces investment in Leicestershire-based independent manufacturer

Press release 29 October 2024

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II Success Stories

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Midlands Engine Investment Fund II

Evolve

Evolve vehicle repair company secures loan from Midlands Engine Investment Fund II to support business growth

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II

Knit Nottingham

Independent yarn shop, Knit Nottingham, received a £60,000 smaller loan from appointed fund manager, First Enterprise - Enterprise Loans, to help with the purchase of the business from the previous owner.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II

True Position Robotics

Nottingham-based True Position Robotics (TPR) raises £1 million equity investment. The equity investment received through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II and managed by Mercia Ventures will enable the business to scale up operations and continue its research and development.