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The Coalfields Enterprise Fund has provided investment to the company to support their development
EV achieves successful exit of Fund's investment in H2O Networks Limited
EV, the Fund Manager of the Coalfields Enterprise Fund has achieved a successful exit from the Fund's investment in H2O Networks Limited
CEF completes investment in TransGlobal Payment Solutions Limited
The Coalfields Enterprise Fund has provided investment to the company as part of a £1 million funding round to provide development and working capital
CEF completes further investment in CoreRFID Limited
The Coalfields Enterprise Fund, established to support SMEs in the former English coalfield regions, has completed a further investment in CoreRFID Limited
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What is the Coalfields Enterprise Fund?
The Coalfields Enterprise Fund is a commercial venture capital fund set up to support the growth of businesses and encourage entrepreneurship in England's former coalfields. The Fund will bring over £20 million of new investment into these areas and finance new-start companies, established businesses seeking to expand, acquisitions and mergers, and buy-outs/buy-ins.
Who manages the Fund?
The Fund is managed by Enterprise Ventures Limited on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Enterprise Ventures Limited is a leading provider of private equity and venture capital to high growth unquoted companies in the North of England and the Midlands and manages a range of funds that offer funding to new and existing SMEs across these regions.
Enterprise Ventures Limited is regulated by the Financial Services Authority and is a member of the British Venture Capital Association.
Who can the Fund help?
The Fund can assist new and existing SMEs, which require equity or mezzanine finance based upon the eligibility criteria.
