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Smaller loans from £25,000 - £100,000
Whether you are an entrepreneur wishing to start your own business, or an early stage or more established small business looking to grow you may find it difficult obtaining the finance you need.
Smaller loans can be used to fill the funding gap for growth and development projects.
How to apply
- Go to the fund manager’s website by clicking the box below.
- Make an enquiry directly to the fund manager.
- The fund manager will contact you to talk through your funding requirement.
- The fund manager may ask for more information and a formal application or pitch deck.
- The fund manager will evaluate your application and make the investment decision.
Have a question? Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
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The Scottish tech ecosystem is showing significant momentum
Two thirds of the Investment Fund for Scotland’s impact to date has been focused on the burgeoning sector. Mark Sterritt, Director, Nations & Regions Investment Funds share his thoughts with Insider.
Learn more About the Scottish tech ecosystem is showing significant momentumEdinburgh sportswear company secures £750k loan for growth
SportsPro, an Edinburgh-based provider of pro and amateur sportswear, has secured a £750,000 growth loan from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland, via appointed Fund Manager, The FSE Group.
Learn more About Edinburgh sportswear company secures £750k loan for growthEntrepreneur brings next generation drone tech to Scotland with £48k from IFS
A Melrose-based entrepreneur is set to revolutionise Scottish agriculture by becoming the first in the country to offer advanced crop spraying services using a state-of-the-art, supersized drone.
Learn more about Entrepreneur brings next generation drone tech to Scotland with £48k from IFSInvestment Fund for Scotland Success Stories
Podfather
Cloud-based logistics software business Podfather received a £3.4 million investment to support their ambitious growth strategy.
Sky-Pin Drones
Melrose-based entrepreneur offers advanced crop spraying services using state-of the-art supersized drone following funding from the Investment Fund for Scotland.
Scotmas
B-Corp accredited specialist water treatment technologies business, Scotmas secured £2.2 million in equity funding to support its international expansion plans.
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