Non-profit CDFI est. 1989. Part of South West Investment Group. £14.8m AUM (2024/25). Lends across 8 South West counties via relationship-based approach. 501 SMEs/startups supported 2024/25; £7.6m business loans + £7.2m start-up loans. Accredited lender (FCA 730724); British Business Bank partner; Responsible Finance & SME Finance Charter member. Backed by Triodos Bank, Better Society Capital. 11-50 staff. Awards: Funder of the Year 2024.
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Community development finance institution (CDFI) targeting SMEs & startups unable to access mainstream lending. Geographically restricted to South West England (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire). Specialises in unsecured loans (£25k-£250k) for working capital, equipment, recruitment, marketing, premises expansion, product development, net zero investments. Relationship-based lending on potential, not collateral. Avoids algorithm-driven credit scoring. Sector-agnostic, early-stage & established SMEs. Portfolio of 500+ borrowers annually.
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