GC Business Finance - North West England

Start-up loans and equity investment for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) based in Greater Manchester and the North West.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 20 March 2017
• Last updated: 5 October 2021 — See all updates

• Type of support: Finance, Equity, Loan, Expertise and advice
• Business stage: Not yet trading, Start-ups (1-2 years trading), Established
• Industry: Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education, Health, Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities providers, Wholesale and retail
• Number of employees: 0 to 9 employees, 10 to 249 employees
• Region: North West

Who it’s for

Individuals looking to start a business, early stage and established businesses who have not been able to get finance from mainstream providers.

What you can get

Small unsecured business loans from £500 up to £300,000. Equity investment up to £2,000,000.

Organiser

GC Business Finance

on the GC Business Finance website

Published 20 March 2017
Last updated 5 October 2021 + show all updates

1. 5 October 2021

   Changed loan amount and updated link.

2. 20 March 2017

   First published.