Take the next step in your growth journey
Loans from £100,000 to £2 million
Flexible debt solutions tailored to the needs of each company.
Available for SMEs across the East and South East Midlands
Available to businesses located in the East and South-East Midlands who are looking to raise debt for a range of funding requirements.
Debt finance to support growth
Funding packages can be tailored to individual business needs and growth strategy.
Aimed at existing businesses
Funding is available for existing, cash generative businesses operating in most sectors.
Helping you grow your business
MEIF II - Debt Finance East and South East Midlands can support a wide range of business finance needs including:
Improving available working capital
Purchasing new machinery
Capital Expenditure
Export Finance
Investing in new products
Growing your team
The MEIF II region
MEIF II - Debt Finance East and South East Midlands covers the following areas across the Midlands:
1: Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Amber Valley, Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Bolsover, Broxtowe, Chesterfield, Derby, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, Gedling, High Peak, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, North East Derbyshire, Nottingham, Rushcliffe, South Derbyshire
2: Lincolnshire and Rutland
Boston, East Lindsey, Lincoln, North East Lincolnshire, North Kesteven, North Lincolnshire, South Holland, Rutland, South Kesteven, West Lindsey
3: Leicestershire
Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicester, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby and Wigston
4: South East Midlands
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, West Northamptonshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, North Northamptonshire
To check which local authority your business is located in, see www.gov.uk/find-local-council
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Meet the local team
Our investment executives have the local connections, multi sector experience and national reach to help management teams build stronger and more resilient businesses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II?
Operated by the British Business Bank, the £400m Midlands Engine Investment Fund II covers the whole of the Midlands and provides debt finance from £25k to £2m and equity investment up to £5m to help a range of small and medium-sized businesses to start up, scale up or stay ahead. The Fund will increase the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses in the Midlands, providing funds to firms that might otherwise not receive investment and help to break down barriers in access to finance.
What is the purpose of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II?
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What types of funding are available?
What is the repayment period for finance provided through MEIF II?
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