South East

Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator

Debt Funds £50,000 - £500,000

The Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator is a £11.3m initiative funded by Berkshire LEP. The escalator consists of an expansion loan scheme & a short-term trade loan scheme, which provides eligible companies with funding for activities that will deliver high-growth and employment opportunities across Berkshire. View our portfolio of supported businesses here. For business support and growth advice in Berkshire, reach out to our partners at Berkshire Growth Hub.

Use of funds

  • Delivering to large organisations
    Delivering to large organisations
  • Entering new markets
    Entering new markets
  • Exporting abroad
    Exporting abroad
  • Hiring new staff
    Hiring new staff
  • Increasing UK market penetration
    Increasing UK market penetration
  • Moving to new premises
    Moving to new premises
  • New product development
    New product development
  • Purchasing new equipment
    Purchasing new equipment
  • Sales & marketing activity
    Sales & marketing activity
  • Upfront working capital
    Upfront working capital
Private investment leveraged
£57.66m
Enterprises supported
101
£20.65m
Lent / Invested
Jobs created /safeguarded 1435
Key features
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South East Team

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Cheryl Weeks
Head of Funds South East
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Simon Blackbourn
Investment Manager
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Paul Smith
Investment Manager
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Gary Parker
Business Development Manager