Business Loans
for the South West
SWIG Finance provides viable SMEs and start-ups with access to finance through dedicated business loan funds in the South West.
Start Up Loans £500 – £25,000
Business Loans £25,001 – £250,000
South West Investment Fund (SWIF)
Recovery Loan Scheme
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Since April 2009 we have…
Invested
over
£68.8m
Supported
4,146
businesses
Created & safeguarded
7,295 jobs
Created
£205.7m in
Social Impact
Find out more about our impact in our annual Social Impact Report
We chose to work with SWIG Finance because, unlike other lenders, at SWIG you can talk to a person. Ultimately, SWIG Finance were able to support our business by looking at the bigger picture – something which other lenders are not willing to do.
Investing in Women Code
SWIG Finance is a proud signatory to the Investing in Women Code and commits to adopting internal practices to improve female entrepreneurs’ access to finance, tools, resources they need to grow their businesses.
Find out more here
Case Studies
SWIG Funding Boost for Sustainability Consultants
Bristol-based network and consultancy business, Future Leap, has received a £250,000 funding boost.
Cornish Networking Business Receives Tech Boost
Cornwall-based networking organisation, Your Partnerships, has received a £31k boost to support business growth.
Knowledge
How to Get a Business Loan
Applying for business finance can be a daunting experience. In this article, we explore the best practices when applying for a business loan.
6 Ways to Finance your Start Up
In this short article, we explore the different ways to finance your start up
News
We’re Hiring: Start Up Loans Officer (Truro)
We’re seeking a new Start Up Loans Officer to join our busy and friendly Start Up Loans Team.
SWIG Finance Impact Report 2022/23
SWIG Finance’s annual Impact Report has been published for 2022/23, and the findings show another record-breaking year of impact lending.