Secure up to £250,000 through the Co-investment fund
Intermediaries
The Fund is available to match equity investments offered by private investors and Business Angels, sharing their investment risk and assisting businesses to raise the capital they need for new growth and expansion.
What is it?
The Fund has been set up by the East of England Business Links, with money from the European Regional Development Fund.
The Fund can invest between £25,000 and £250,000 per proposition and can co-invest in businesses that have secured a conditional offer of finance from a private sector investor – with discretion to invest up to 60%.
Who will benefit?
The underlying purpose of the Fund will be to make simultaneous supporting investments in eligible businesses (see Criteria ), backed by individual private investments. Investments must fall within Objective 2 areas within the East of England - Opens in a new window.
Three key benefits for intermediaries:
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Fund invests alongside private equity investors.
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Doubles capacity of funds available/spreads risks.
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Helps you provide another source of finance for your clients.
The Fund is managed by IQ Capital Partners LLP, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Subjects covered in this guide
- Introduction
- Companies looking for finance
- Looking to invest?
- Intermediaries
- Fund criteria and investment Policy
- The stages of the investment process
