Last year saw small company financing dominated by state-backed schemes. But as they come to an end, fund managers can reclaim lost territory.
2 min read · 01 April 2021
Private debt has played a major role in funding small UK businesses and is set to be vital to SME recovery post-covid.
2 min read · 11 February 2021
UK SMEs are increasingly looking to fund managers rather than banks, according to Connection Capital’s Claire Madden
3 min read · 01 December 2020
SMEs are struggling due to extended lockdowns intended to prevent the spread of covid-19, and in the UK a generous government lending scheme now dominates the market. But private fund managers also have a role to play, maintains John Bakie
5 min read · 27 November 2020
The fund is backed by Greater Manchester Pension Fund and will particularly focus on businesses in the north of England.
1 min read · 21 September 2020
There is still demand for alternative finance, and this is set to grow further as government schemes are pulled back.
5 min read · 01 July 2020
