Equity crowdfunding

If you have a business already trading then equity crowdfunding could be for you, there any many portals available to use.

YFM Equity Partners

Equity investment for early-stage small businesses with growth potential.

GC Angels

Support for entrepreneurs based in the North West with raising equity between £25,000 - £2m to grow and scale their businesses.

Alternative Business Funding

Alternative Business Funding's online platform can help wherever you are in your business journey.

Enterprise M3 Funding Escalator

Enterprise M3 Funding Escalator is an expansion loan scheme, a short-term loan scheme, and an equity growth fund for businesses based in the Enterprise M3 LEP area.

Funding Accelerator Support - Dorset

Businesses, that are looking to raise equity investment. The LEP is partnering with Dorset-based funding specialist

National Funding Tools

Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals

BVCA - British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

An industry body for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK.

Scottish Funding Portal

You can use the portal to find a range of different support and funding options available.

Wigan Council Community Funding

Funding available for eligible community and voluntary organisations in Wigan.

Green Funding Finder

A portal to search for funding to help UK businesses become greener

Wolfston Foundation - Funding for Places

Grant funding for registered charities and local authorities.

Sutton Local Funding

Grants for community projects and events in Sutton.

Regional Selective Assistance funding

RSA is a discretionary grant aimed at encouraging capital investment and job creation in Assisted Areas of Scotland

UKRI Funding Guide

Information and funding finder tools showing a range of funding options from research organisations.

Peer-to-peer funding

Peer-to-peer funding is mainly loan funding and is available for businesses that are already trading. Platforms are available to help with the search.

Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator

Loans and investment for high growth businesses in key sectors.

Lancashire County Council and Funding Circle

Loan finance for businesses with an annual turnover above £100,000, looking to grow and create jobs in Lancashire.

Funding search tools/resources for community and voluntary support

Tools and resources to support access to finance.

Community Funding Advice and Opportunities - Herefordshire Council

For businesses that are not-for-profit organisations, Herefordshire Council offers support and a regularly updated list of funds to help organisations in their area.

Chorley Council Funding

If you are a new or existing business in the Chorley area, you may be eligible for potential funding.

Highland Venture Capital

Highland Venture Capital aims to source equity finance for new-start or growing businesses.

Scottish Venture Fund - Scottish Enterprise

Equity funding for businesses in Scotland to develop products and/or move into new markets.

Flexible Finance Fund

4m of funding and support to 15-25 Black and Racially Minoritised charities and social enterprises in England with a material package of funding and support