Coast to Capital Funding Escalator Expands Offering to Include Short-term Trade Finance
West Sussex businesses now have a further funding stream open to them, thanks to a new loan scheme made available through the Coast to Capital Funding Escalator.
The Coast to Capital Trade Finance Loan Scheme is part of a series of funding initiatives to support high growth companies that can impact positively on the economic prosperity of the Coast to Capital area.
Whilst existing loan and equity schemes available from the Coast to Capital Funding Escalator focus upon medium term finance for investment purposes, this latest addition provides short term funding to overcome issues that may be prohibiting business growth, such as working capital for specific new contracts; short term irregular invoicing patterns; up-front tooling requirements; or performance bonds/guarantees.
The Coast to Capital Funding Escalator is a £5m initiative funded by Coast to Capital LEP. It includes a an expansion loan scheme and a growth equity fund, which provide eligible companies with loans and equity funding between £50,000 and £500,000 for activities that will deliver high-growth and employment opportunities.
For more information about the Coast to Capital Funding Escalator please visit: www.coast2capitalbusinessfunding.co.uk or contact Jon Cornell: jon.cornell@thefsegroup.com or call 07786 912674