Accelerator Fund

The Finance South East Accelerator Fund is a £10m mezzanine loan fund providing an innovative source of finance for growth companies in the South East region.

We can lend companies an initial £100,000 at any stage as long as they can demonstrate the potential for significant growth. A second loan of up to £100,000 can be made after 9 months.

The Accelerator Fund fills the gap between traditional debt and equity funding. It can be a stand alone funding source but is best used as complementary funding alongside other sources of finance. The Fund is effective in unlocking other forms of finance and in 80% of the deals that we have agreed with companies the Accelerator funds have formed part of a larger finance package.

This fund has supported companies from many different business sectors including satellite communications, a café chain, healthcare and sports companies, a software business and a cinema chain.  Some of our clients are starting a new business and others are more established - for example we have helped a company employing 50 staff with a turnover of £8 million.

Eligibility

The Accelerator Fund supports ambitious SMEs with the potential for significant growth

Key Terms and Conditions

Key terms and conditions including the information required and repayment

How to Apply

Contact information and details of how to apply

Accelerator Fund FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the Accelerator Fund


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