Business Grants
Verified source: British Business BankLast verified 4 Jun 2026South West Investment Fund (SWIF)
The South West Investment Fund offers commercial finance options including loans from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investment up to £5 million for small businesses.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Loans from £25,000 to £2 million, Equity up to £5 million
- Deadline
- Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Region
- South West England
- Business type
- Small businesses & SMEs
Plain English summary
The South West Investment Fund provides financial support to small businesses in the South West of England to drive economic growth, support innovation, and create local opportunities. Businesses can access loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million, or equity investments up to £5 million.
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Who this is best for
- Small businesses & SMEs
- Organisations based in South West England
- Projects aligned with business grants
- Teams seeking funding around Loans from £25,000 to £2 million, Equity up to £5 million
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Organisations based outside South 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.
- Smaller businesses across the South West region including Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Official source
Funding body
British Business Bank
Last verified
4 Jun 2026
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