SWIF - Maven Equity Finance

Eligible small and medium-sized businesses based in the South West of England can apply for funding.

SWIF - Maven Equity Finance provides a range of funding options, predominantly via equity investment.

The SWIF - Maven Equity Finance Fund can provide investments ranging from £150,000 to £5 million.

The application process involves submitting an online application form and providing details of your business plan and financial projections. The SWIF team will review your application and contact you to discuss your proposal further.

To be eligible for funding, businesses must be based in the South West region, (Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire) and have growth potential. They must also demonstrate a viable business plan and be able to demonstrate how the funding will help them achieve their growth ambitions. The process is selective and the chance of securing an offer of SWIF - Maven Equity investment will depend on the quality of the investment opportunity in question and the quality of other applications received.  

The £200m South West Investment Fund is a Nations and Regions Investment Fund financed by the United Kingdom government and administered by the British Business Bank.

You can contact the SWIF team directly or by emailing swif-enquiries@mavencp.com for further information