Growing a business

You’re strong already, but you could go further. What if you broke into that new market? Grew your team? Increased your capacity? That’s where we come in. From £35k to £1m, our finance can help you realise your business’s potential.

Industry experts

What you get.

Working with UKSE gives you more than just finance. Benefit from the support and knowledge of people who have been there before. We’ve worked with companies in your position and your area, so we know what it takes to get a business growing. Got a question? Just ask. Need an ear? We’ll listen.

We were set up in 1975 to help regenerate steel communities by investing in local businesses – businesses just like yours.

How we work.

At your level.

Off-the-shelf is off the table. All our investments are flexible, put together just for your business. Whatever you need.

Up your street.

We always work in steel communities, so we know them inside out. Our local teams are passionate about your area and your future.

Off your back.

We only buy minority stakes and we never try to run your company. After all, you know it better than anyone.

Finance products

Types of finance.

Equity finance can help you speed up those expansion plans or take a big step forward. If you’re looking to grow quickly, our investment could be just what you need.

Selling shares doesn’t have to mean losing control of your business. Our investment funding gives you the money you need on flexible terms. And as a minority shareholder, we’ll share your aspirations, working with you towards your success. Always.

Up to £1 million on a first round investment
Personal guarantees rarely needed
With you every step of the way
You stay in control
Flexible about our exit

Our loans help businesses grow. Whether they’re to buy new assets, invest in staff or just cover the day-to-day, they can be as flexible as the people who need them. It’s the way business loans should be.

Because we want to see businesses in steel areas thrive, our support helps you take that next step. Your success matters.

Unsecured funding up to £200k
Fixed interest rates, always
Affordable repayments
Personal guarantees rarely needed
Secured loans available

Be prepared

What you should do.

It’s good to get your ducks in a row before you bring us on board. Here are some quick tips.

Check your business plan’s strong
Get your accounts in order and your projections ready
Consider what type of funding you need
Decide exactly how you’d use our funding
Know your contingency plans

Investment

Exwold Technology.

"It’s all about the personal side UKSE bring to the business and the support they give. They enabled us to expand and grow, to move to the next level"
Kevin Martin, Managing Director

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Check your eligibility.

Ready to get started? Great. The first step is to check your business is eligible to receive funding from UKSE. Don’t worry – it’ll only take a minute.

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