South East Investment Fund (SEIF)

South East Investment Fund (SEIF) is a public investment programme in South East England, UK. A new British Business Bank regional fund for small and medium-sized businesses in the South East of England outside London, announced for a summer 2026 launch. It will offer loans of £25,000 to £2m and equity of up to £5m, and shares a £350m allocation with the new East of England fund.

What it offers

• “The South East Investment Fund will offer a range of commercial finance options with loans from £25,000 to £2m and equity investment of up to £5m.” — web.archive.org
• “Of this increase, £350m has been allocated to two new Nations and Regions Investment Funds in the East of England and South East, expanding targeted finance to every UK Nation and region outside London.” — web.archive.org

Who can apply

• “London is excluded from SEIF to ensure that resources are directed toward Nations and Regions with the most pronounced access to finance gaps.” — web.archive.org
• “The UK Subsidy Control rules are a more permissive framework and therefore strict age restrictions do not apply.” — web.archive.org

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from South East Investment Fund (SEIF)'s official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them. We could not confirm on its own site that it is open to new applications, so check before you apply.