£82 million investment in growing UK businesses.
Birmingham-based investment firm Finance Birmingham today reports a record year having invested more than £82 million in growing businesses in 2016 – 21% more than the previous year.
The results build on strong since launching in 2010; its team of 23 has provided a range of funding options to almost 600 businesses to help them realise their growth opportunities, expand into new markets and deliver new products. The support it has provided has helped to create and safeguard more than 12,500 jobs across nine regions in the UK.
Last year saw a number of high-profile deals for Finance Birmingham including a £3 million investment in registration plate manufacturer Hills Numberplates as part of a £10 million international expansion plan. Software firm e-Tech, automotive manufacturer Penso City Vehicles and property development and investment company Opus Land also benefitted from funds.
Finance Birmingham
“We’re confident of our market position and expect to build further record success this year. We continue to see strong, ambitious businesses coming through despite the economic winds of change. Our flexible funding options, regional relationships with the corporate finance community and experienced team are strong indicators that 2017 will be one of our best yet.”
Richard Taffinder, Managing Director at Hills Numberplates, commented: “The funding we secured via Finance Birmingham has truly catalysed our growth, enabling us to expand into new markets and enhance product delivery. The process of gaining an investment, as well having the support and advice from its expert team throughout the process, was highly valuable and has helped us to make real progress in the international automotive arena.”
