First Enterprise
Overview
First Enterprise is a not-for-profit, FCA-accredited finance provider and Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) that offers loans to both start-ups and established businesses across the UK, with a strong focus on the Midlands region. It specializes in assisting businesses that struggle to secure funding from traditional lenders, particularly those in underserved and underrepresented communities. The firm manages various funding streams, including the Start Up Loans Scheme and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II. It provides unsecured loans ranging from £500 to £250,000.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
first-enterprise.co.ukInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypermotive | Oct 2018 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Tended | Oct 2020 | Debt | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is First Enterprise based?
First Enterprise is headquartered in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom.
When was First Enterprise founded?
Founding year information for First Enterprise is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does First Enterprise have?
First Enterprise has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in First Enterprise's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Hypermotive, Tended.
What was First Enterprise's most recent investment shown here?
First Enterprise's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Tended in 2020.
What sectors does First Enterprise focus on?
First Enterprise focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does First Enterprise focus on?
Stage focus information for First Enterprise is not publicly available.