funding Archives - Business Biscuit

The growth plans of a Wiltshire-based accountancy firm have been boosted with a six-figure loan from the British Business Bank's South West Investment Fund.

Swindon & Wiltshire Support
Wednesday May 7 2025

Wiltshire accountancy firm’s growth plans boosted with six-figure funding

The growth plans of a Wiltshire-based accountancy firm have been boosted with a six-figure loan from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund. The funding is helping Brinkworth-based Purple Lime to strengthen its team, unlock greater capacity, and […]

An evergreen fund dedicated to investing into growing companies throughout the South West has doubled in size, following a cash injection from Avon Pension Fund.

Swindon & Wiltshire Support
Thursday March 20 2025

South West SME investment fund doubles to £100 million

An evergreen fund dedicated to investing into growing companies throughout the South West has doubled in size, following a cash injection from Avon Pension Fund. FTSE 250 listed private equity and infrastructure investment manager Foresight’s South West Fund was […]

Bristol-based growth capital investor BGF has reported a strong year of investments across its South West, Thames Valley and South Wales offices, deploying £60 million in small and mid-sized business throughout 2024.

Swindon & Wiltshire Support
Monday February 3 2025

BGF’s South West and Thames Valley teams invest £60 million in 2024

Bristol-based growth capital investor BGF has reported a strong year of investments across its South West, Thames Valley and South Wales offices, deploying £60 million in small and mid-sized businesses throughout 2024. The highly successful 6x MM exit of […]

Sausage dogs will sizzle in fleecy finery this winter, courtesy of Wiltshire company Doghouse Design and a cash injection of £100,000 from the British Business Bank's South West Investment Fund, delivered via SWIG Finance.

Swindon & Wiltshire Support
Tuesday January 21 2025

Doghouse expands canine couture with £100k South West Investment Fund boost

Sausage dogs will sizzle in fleecy finery this winter, courtesy of Wiltshire company Doghouse Design and a cash injection of £100,000 from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund, delivered via SWIG Finance. As well as running a […]

South West businesses and their advisors wanting to learn more about the British Business Bank’s £200 million South West Investment Fund are being invited to attend a series of regional roadshows later this month.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
Tuesday January 14 2025

South West Investment Fund launches series of regional roadshows

South West businesses and their advisors wanting to learn more about the British Business Bank’s £200 million South West Investment Fund are being invited to attend a series of regional roadshows later this month. The fund aims to increase […]

The British Business Bank's South West Investment Fund has marked its 100th deal in the region, having driven over £40 million of investment into new and growing businesses across the South West since its launch last year.

Swindon & Wiltshire M&A, deals
Friday December 13 2024

South West Investment Fund makes 100th deal

The British Business Bank‘s South West Investment Fund has marked its 100th deal in the region, having driven over £40 million of investment into new and growing businesses across the South West since its launch last year. Somerset-based producer […]

Swindon-based safety footwear manufacturer Tuffking is focused on growth after receiving a six-figure investment from the British Business Bank's South West Investment Fund.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Thursday December 5 2024

Swindon safety boot manufacturer lands six-figure investment from British Business Bank

Swindon-based safety footwear manufacturer Tuffking is focused on growth after receiving a six-figure investment from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund. Tuffking is using the investment which has been secured via appointed fund manager FW Capital, to […]

The process of buying a business can be complex. Amanda Sheppard, business manager at South West SME finance lender SWIG Finance, explains the nine key steps to help you prepare for buying a business.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Wednesday December 4 2024

Nine steps to buying a business – SWIG Finance

The process of buying a business can be complex. Amanda Sheppard, business manager at South West SME finance lender SWIG Finance, explains the nine key steps to help you prepare for buying a business. Embarking on the journey of […]

Private equity fund Foresight Group is to open an office in Bristol as it launches a £50 million fund to support growing firms in the South West.

Swindon & Wiltshire Support
Wednesday November 20 2024

£50 million private equity fund launched to support growing firms in South West

Private equity fund Foresight Group is to open an office in Bristol as it launches a £50 million fund to support growing firms in the South West. The fund will target smaller equity investments in established, promising companies with […]

FW Capital, one of the UK’s largest regional fund managers, has appointed Ben Donati to its Bristol team

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Monday June 10 2024

FW Capital appoints investment executive to Bristol team

FW Capital, one of the UK’s largest regional fund managers, has appointed Ben Donati to its Bristol team. Ben joins FW Capital as an investment executive and will be located at the firm’s offices at Broad Quay, which is […]

The Tanning Room has expanded thanks to a £160,000 funding boost via SWIG Finance

Swindon & Wiltshire Support
Wednesday March 13 2024

Tanning salon chain continues expansion with SWIG Finance backing

An independent chain of tanning salons which started in Swindon has expanded thanks to a £160,000 funding boost via SWIG Finance. The Tanning Room provides UV sunbeds and spray tanning, alongside collagen and red-light treatments. Staff are trained to […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Tuesday December 12 2023

South West Investment Fund passes £2 million investment milestone

The £200 million South West Investment Fund has passed the £2 million investment milestone having completed £2.4 million of debt and equity investments in businesses across the region. The government-backed fund was launched in July by the British Business […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
Friday October 27 2023

Science Museum fund grants of up to £20,000 for community climate change and STEM projects

Two programmes aimed at voluntary groups, charities and schools in the Wroughton area will support environmental, science and community projects, thanks to an ongoing partnership between Wiltshire Community Foundation and the Science Museum Group. The Science Museum Wroughton Sustainable […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Monday October 16 2023

Barclays partners with Engine Shed for Bristol-based Eagle Lab to boost start-up ecosystem in West

Barclays announced its first Bristol-based Eagle Lab during Bristol Technology Festival last week, creating a further boost for the West of England start up and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Due to open before the end of the year, the Bristol Eagle […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
Friday August 4 2023

Hundreds of South West businesses express interest in the new £200 million South West Investment Fund

More than 350 businesses from across the South West have already expressed their interest in the new £200 million South West Investment Fund (SWIF) just weeks after its launch. The government-backed fund, which was unveiled last month by the […]