Enterprise Capital Funds Programme
British Business BankEast Midlands, East of England +7Varies
What it funds
Enterprise Capital Funds (ECFs) bring together private and public money to make investments in high growth, early stage, businesses.
How to apply
Apply via the scheme website: https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/finance-options/equity-finance/enterprise-capital-funds
Last checked against the official source: 24 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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