Funding

What does the failure of the Funding for Lending scheme mean for small businesses?

The Funding for Lending scheme is running out of steam, so where will mid-market businesses turn now for finance?

Opinion

Two years on: Lessons learned from the Funding for Lending Scheme

Looking back on Funding for Lending, it's largely been a failure. But all is not lost, with new options for SMEs gaining traction.

Financial Management

When business borrowing is a bad idea

In an era where there have never been more options when it comes to business finance, Jonathan Kettle, founder of Taxicode, argues that no external investment at all is the best course to sail.

News

Silent Edge raises £2.2 million to grow performance measurement offering

A debt and equity deal worth £2.2 million has been closed by Silent Edge, so that it can expand into new industries.

News

Food diagnostics test developed in wake of horse meat scandal secures growth funding

AltraTech, a food diagnostics business, has banked €900,000 to help with the development of its high sensitivity species-specific identification device.

News

Branson family and Index Ventures lead $500,000 investment into bicycle hardware business Blaze

Urban cycling company Blaze has netted a $500,000 investment to help fund the expansion of its product range and growth outside of the UK.