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Finance Birmingham

Europe, Birmingham, United Kingdom, Birmingham

Description

Finance Birmingham is a prominent alternative investment fund manager headquartered in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with a dedicated focus on bolstering the economic landscape of the West Midlands region. Operating as a key financial enabler, the firm specializes in providing accessible and flexible funding solutions to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Its core mission revolves around fostering regional growth, supporting job creation, and addressing the funding gaps often faced by businesses within its geographical remit.

The firm manages a diverse portfolio of funds, often in collaboration with public sector entities such as the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Among its primary offerings are the West Midlands Small Business Loans Fund and the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund. The Small Business Loans Fund is designed to support smaller enterprises, typically providing loans ranging from £10,000 to £100,000. For businesses requiring more substantial capital, the Co-Investment Fund offers larger loans, generally spanning from £100,000 up to £2,000,000. These varied fund structures allow Finance Birmingham to cater to a broad spectrum of business needs, from early-stage growth to significant expansion projects.

Finance Birmingham's strategic importance extends beyond direct capital provision; it acts as a catalyst for private sector investment and regional development. Through its various initiatives, the firm has played a crucial role in injecting significant capital into the West Midlands economy. For instance, by 2017, Finance Birmingham had reportedly invested over £100 million into businesses across the West Midlands, demonstrating its substantial impact. Its commitment to leveraging public funds to unlock private investment underscores its long-term vision for sustainable economic prosperity in the region.

Investor Profile

Finance Birmingham has backed more than 23 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 61% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Software, Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $12.7K – $2.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (70%)
  • Seed (17%)
  • Series A (4%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)
  • Series D (4%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (96%)
  • United States (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Education
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Automotive
  • Data Center
  • Information Services
  • Consulting
  • Training
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who does Finance Birmingham frequently co-invest with?

FG
North America, Missouri, United States, St. Charles
Co-Investments: 1
Carbon Trust
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Ascension
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
Millhouse
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
The FSE Group
Europe, Surrey, United Kingdom, Camberley
Co-Investments: 1
Midven
Europe, Birmingham, United Kingdom, Birmingham
Co-Investments: 4
Telefonica
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 1
MB
Europe, Coventry, United Kingdom, Coventry
Co-Investments: 1
The ERA Foundation
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Finance Birmingham?

HelloDone

London, England, United Kingdom

HelloDone is an automated messaging platform that provides conversational AI solutions to retailers and brands.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)LogisticsMessagingRetail TechnologySaaS
Pre SeedMar 22, 2019
Amount Raised: $3,039,212
Perpetuum

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom

Perpetuum offers condition monitoring solutions using self-powered wireless on board sensors for wheel, bearing, motors gearboxes and track.

IndustrialInformation TechnologyWireless
Series DAug 8, 2018
Amount Raised: $3,863,296
Cecence

Hampshire, Illinois, United States

It is a Hampshire-based composite innovators and manufacturer.

Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Series UnknownNov 15, 2017
Amount Raised: $658,675
Trolex

Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom

A global supplier of gas and dust detection, connector solutions.

Electrical DistributionManufacturing
Series UnknownNov 1, 2017
Amount Raised: $1,325,655
Hills Numberplates

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Hills Numberplates trades primarily as a manufacturer of number plate components.

AutomotiveManufacturing
Series UnknownJul 29, 2016
Amount Raised: $13,229,351
eTech Solutions

Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom

eTech Solutions develops workflow management solutions and mobile survey applications for the property services industry.

Software
Series UnknownJul 5, 2016
Amount Raised: $1,626,708
Chrysalis Solmotive

Oldbury, Sandwell, United Kingdom

Chrysalis Solmotive is a technology company dedicated to providing industry-leading finance renewals software and solutions.

ComputerInformation TechnologySoftware
Series UnknownFeb 24, 2016
Amount Raised: $975,260
GiveVision

London, England, United Kingdom

GiveVision is a high tech low vision aids enhancing the remaining sight of partially sighted people.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionDiabetesGoogle GlassMachine LearningSoftwareWearables
SeedFeb 4, 2016
Amount Raised: $364,489
Formatzone

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Formatzone is a new fast-track platform to produce, broadcast, distribute and monetise video entertainment formats.

Digital EntertainmentDigital MediaMedia and Entertainment
SeedJan 20, 2016
Amount Raised: $567,574
Cube Precision Engineering

London, England, United Kingdom

Cube Precision Engineering to enable the company to produce new tooling for bumpers for the Land Rover Discovery.

Manufacturing
Series UnknownNov 20, 2015
Amount Raised: $303,828