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New £140m fund to unlock SME growth in East of England - businesscloud.co.uk

UK · 2026-09-23

Key takeaway

British Business Bank launches a £140m fund to boost SME lending and equity in the East of England.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerthe British Business Bank commits £140m in new capital for SME loans and equity in the East of England
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onregional fund managers like Mercia Asset Management and Beechbrook LLP receive new mandates and capital to deploy into local SMEs
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onSMEs in technology, life sciences, and clean energy sectors gain easier access to growth funding, enabling expansion and commercialisation
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youincreased SME investment supports job creation and strengthens the regional innovation ecosystem, landing on the SME's ability to hire, invest, and scale

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Source: Google News UK Business

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