Access to finance can be a major challenge for many businesses looking to grow, innovate and reach new markets. Whilst there are many different types of finance available, these can be difficult to navigate.
If your business is looking to grow or in one of our priority sectors, we offer a free service providing you with expert advice on a range of finance and business growth solutions.
The British Business Bank’s Finance Hub can help you understand the options available to you, including:
- Future Fund: Breakthrough
- Angel CoFund
- Bank referrals to designated finance platforms
- Start Up Loans
- The Finance Hub
- National Security Strategic Investment Fund
- British Patient Capital
- British Business Investments
- Credit Reference Agencies
If you run a social business, the School for Social Entrepreneurs has a useful set of links here.
Key Contacts
From 1 April 2024, the responsibility for LEP functions across the Enterprise M3 LEP region has transferred to Hampshire County Council and Surrey County Council.
The Enterprise M3 Board met for the last time in March 2024 and Enterprise M3 LEP is no longer operating as an organisation.
For any enquiries relating to economic development across the counties of Hampshire and Surrey, please visit the Hampshire County Council website and Business Surrey respectively.
Please note that Enterprise M3 LEP staff have transferred to Hampshire County Council to continue to deliver services and activities in Hampshire, including the Growth Hub, the Careers Hub, work on key business sectors, and trade and investment.
They can be contacted at economic.development@hants.gov.uk.
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