Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIFII) Equity Finance: Mercier

What is the finance available for?

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.

Equity finance is widely accepted as an important ingredient for businesses with potential for high growth.

Equity finance can be particularly important for new and innovative companies with high growth potential as it can provide long-term backing to fund business growth through to revenue and profit. In simple terms, equity finance is raising capital through the sale of shares in a business.

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II has particular interest in supporting equity investments, helping the region continue to be a vibrant and sustainable venture capital market. An equity-based investment could be right if you run an established business with ambitious plans, or a large start up with high growth potential.

The MEIF II Equity Finance East and South East Midlands fund is available to strengthen your business’ ambitions.

 Equity finance up to £5million
 For businesses located within the East and South East Midlands
 Any sector considered

We’re here to fuel your journey with up to £5million in equity, exclusively for businesses like yours that are ready to scale up and make a significant impact.

Supporting innovative enterprises within the East Midlands, especially those in underserved regions, MEIF II Equity Finance is sector agnostic meaning it is open to a wide array of businesses.

Whether you’re in Software, Health Tech, or any field with the potential for impact and growth, Mercia Ventures is here to listen to you about your goals and help you unlock your growth potential.

How to apply

1. Go to the fund manager’s website by clicking here.
2. Make an enquiry directly to the fund manager.
3. The fund manager will contact you to talk through your funding requirement.
4. The fund manager may ask for more information and a formal application or pitch deck.
5. The fund manager will evaluate your application and make the investment decision.

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