Enterprise Capital Funds
Enterprise Capital Funds (ECFs) address a market weakness in the provision of equity finance to SMEs by using Government funding alongside private sector investment to establish funds that operate within the 'equity gap'.
An equity gap arises where businesses with viable investment propositions are unable to attract investment from informal investors or venture capitalists. In bridging this gap, ECFs aim to alleviate what would otherwise present a significant barrier to enterprise and to productivity growth. Eleven such funds have been launched since 2006.
For more general information: http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/enterprise-and-business-support/access-to-finance/enterprise-capital-funds
Companies who wish to apply for funding from particular ECFs should contact the appropriate fund manager via the links below:
The Amadeus Enterprise Fund: http://www.amadeuscapital.com/
The Catapult Growth Fund: http://www.catapult-vm.co.uk/Home
Dawn Capital ECF: http://www.dawncapital.co.uk/
IQ Capital Fund: http://www.iqcapital.co.uk/
MMC Venture Managers: http://www.mmcventures.com/
Notion Capital: http://www.notioncapital.com/
Oxford Technology Management ECF: http://www.oxfordtechnology.com/
Panoramic Growth Equity: http://www.pgequity.com/
Passion Capital: http://passioncapital.com/
The Seraphim Capital Fund: http://www.seraphimcapital.co.uk/
21st Century Sustainable Technology Growth Fund: http://www.e-synergy.com/site/Home.aspx
