South West Investment Group
information about the funds

The following funds are available for qualifying businesses in areas throughout the South West. We are always seeking to develop our portfolio and will update this site as soon as any new funding streams become available.

The Cornwall Business Development Funds provide interest-free loans of up to £50,000 to small and medium sized businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. For details about these funds and application forms click here

The Devon Business Support Fund provides ‘hands-on’ support and loans of up to £50,000 to small businesses in the Objective Two areas of Devon. Dedicated client-focused support is linked with access to the finance your business needs to thrive and grow. For details about this fund and application forms click here

Fresh Start Loan Fund The Fund provides finance to new entrants and tenants participating in the Cornwall Fresh Start Initiative who require additional finance to start and develop their land based businesses. The fund is managed by South West Investment Group (SWIG). click here

The Exeter Business Fund provides ‘hands-on’ support and loans of up to £30,000 to small businesses based in the Exeter City boundary. Dedicated client-focused support is linked with access to the finance your business needs to thrive and grow. For details about this fund and application forms click here.

The Phoenix Business Development Fund provides loans of up to £20,000 to start-ups and new businesses in the South West that may not qualify for support from our other funds and are owned by people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, single parents, people returning to work and people over 50 years of age. For details about this fund and application forms click here.