Investing in the North West of England
FW Capital manages the £35 million North West
Fund for Business Loans. The fund is part of a £185
million fund targeted at businesses finding difficulty obtaining
finance from traditional investors, such as banks.
FW Capital can invest between £50,000 and £250,000 in a single
round and can also invest follow-on rounds.
Contact us
To discuss funding requirements in the North West of England,
contact the team.
Criteria
To apply for a loan a business must:
- Be based in the North West of England (Cheshire, Cumbria,
Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside)
- Employ fewer than 250 people
- Be investment-ready
Investment readiness
A business must demonstrate its strong business case for
investment. The business plan must be clear about
why we should invest.
Applicants will need to show a clear vision for growth and/or
innovation and must demonstrate the ability to service any loan
which it intends to take out.
Find out what to include in a business
plan.
Loan repayment
Loan repayment terms will typically extend
from 3.5 to 5 years. Business assets may be taken as security. At
the Fund Manager’s discretion this security may also include
personal guarantees.
It should be noted this funding is not offered in competition
with conventional providers of loan funds, which should be the
first port of call for any funding proposition.
How to apply
Visit the North West Business Fund web
site to apply.
Find out what happens next.
Referring your client’s business
If your client’s business could benefit from commercial
investment, contact us.
Your client will need to be investment ready and have a strong
business plan.