Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, has appointed South West Investment Group (SWIG Finance) as a regional 'business support partner (BSP).'
SWIG Finance, which has offices in Truro, Exeter and Bristol, will work with the firm to provide funding and support for small businesses in the South West over the next two years. The company has worked with Start Up Loans since 2012 providing 3,300 entrepreneurs access finance worth over £35.3m to develop their businesses.
The has scheme delivered over 8,000 loans worth more than £80m to businesses in the region and its delivery partners have "always been critical to its success."