Key Terms and Conditions

  • Interest is agreed on a case by case basis reflecting the level of risk (between 5% and 9% above base rate)
  • Businesses may borrow between £25,000 and £100,000, with the possibility of an additional £100,000 after a period of 9 months
  • Repayment is over 3 to 5 years (a capital repayment holiday can be considered)
  • Security, if taken, is subject to risk assessment and in most cases will be subordinate to the security of any other lenders
  • Fees:
    • arrangement fee 2%
    • annual monitoring fee 1%
    • legal costs £500 fixed fee (where applicable)
  • In place of an equity stake a premium ranging between 0.25% and 1% will be levied on annual turnover, allowing owners to retain their current capital stake. In some instances, an equity stake may be considered as well 
  • Prepayment costs are calculated as a percentage of the sum repaid plus a termination Turnover Levy

Providing finance for growth

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18 August 2010
Duvas Technologies Raises New Equity and Loan Funding
Seed Fund invests in Imperial College Spin-out

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24 June 2010
The Gender Dilemma:

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Why aren't more UK women engaging in Angel Investing?

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30 March 2010
Business Angels are heaven sent for Kent companies
Investor confidence in Kent is helping local companies to grow, thanks to the work of Kent Investor Club (KIC) after its latest meeting to consider the injection of investment into three firms.

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18 March 2010
Specialist IT company secures seed funding
FSE provides ongoing investment through the South East Funding Escalator

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13 January 2010
FSE grows regional economy despite recession
"Meeting the Funding Gap: A Regional Response" - full report available here

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20 October 2009
Angels encouraged to spread their wings in Kent

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Successful launch of the Kent Investor Club

CASE STUDY

Resisting the Credit Crunch
Surrey Company Reaps the Rewards of ‘Recovery & Growth’ Support

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