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
Funding Sets Stage for Business Growth
Bristol-based Screenology has received a £95k smaller loan from SWIG Finance as part of the South West Investment Fund.
Visionary Eyewear Specialist Secures Growth Funding
A children’s eyewear specialist is among the first businesses to benefit from the South West Investment Fund.
Knowledge
5 Ways a Business Loan Fuels Business Growth
The role finance plays in business is critical. In this article we explore 5 ways a business loan can unlock growth.
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.
News
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.
SWIG Finance is Appointed as Smaller Loans Fund Manager for SWIF
SWIG Finance has been appointed to manage the Smaller Loans contract for the South West Investment Fund.