GC Business Finance - North West England
Provides start-up loans and equity investment for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Greater Manchester and the North West.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Loans from £500 up to £300,000; Equity investment up to £2,000,000
- Deadline
- Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Region
- North West England
- Business type
- Small businesses & SMEs
Plain English summary
This opportunity offers unsecured business loans ranging from £500 to £300,000, and equity investment up to £2,000,000 for small and medium-sized businesses. It is designed for individuals looking to start a business, as well as early-stage and established businesses in Greater Manchester and the North West of England who have been unable to secure finance from mainstream providers.
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Who this is best for
- Small businesses & SMEs
- Organisations based in North West England
- Projects aligned with business grants
- Teams seeking funding around Loans from £500 up to £300,000; Equity investment up to £2,000,000
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Organisations based outside North West England
- Large enterprises above SME thresholds
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Individuals looking to start a business, early stage and established businesses who have not been able to get finance from mainstream providers.
- Businesses located in Greater Manchester and the North West.
- Number of employees: 0 to 249.
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