Summary sheet
Release date
23 October 2014
Status
Reference
Approved | 03/02/2015
20140086
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
UK SME FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS PROGRAMME
SPECIAL PURPOSE ENTITY(IES) AND FUND(S)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
GBP 416 million (EUR 552 million)
not applicable
Location
Sector(s)
- Credit lines - Credit lines
Description
Objectives
Programme facility for funding of equity and loan funds set up in several UK regions to support SMEs (including micro-enterprises) and Mid-caps.
EIB's participation in the proposed funding vehicles will enable SMEs to access long-term funding, including mezzanine and equity, not readily available through commercial banks.
Environmental aspects
Procurement
Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.
Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.
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