Maven South West

We hosted our first Roundtable Event in Swindon 📍 💡 A brilliant discussion with local funders and advisors talking about the wealth of opportunities for the SME landscape and the exciting expansion plans many local businesses are pursuing to drive economic progress. A clear theme that emerged was the need to do more to connect founders, funders and advisers across the region. Events like this help strengthen the local ecosystem and we’re keen to keep up the momentum. Too often, the right people simply don’t know each other exist. Some key takeaways from the event: 🚀 The SME funding landscape in Swindon and Wiltshire is poised for growth 📍 The region offers flexible finance options tailored to the needs of SMEs 🗂️ Local businesses are seen as valuable drivers of future prosperity 📈 The launch of SWIF is helping to plug the funding gap for business growth 🤝 The region has a strong adviser network supporting the SME community Through the SWIF- Maven Equity Finance we aim to increase the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for businesses in the South West of England, investing up to £5 million in ambitious and growth-focused companies located across the region. Find out more or apply here 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q03PSlDn0 #Equity #entrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #Swindon | British Business Bank South West

SWIF celebrates £100 million milestone🎉 We’re excited to announce that Maven has invested £1.275 million in Eden Conveyancing through the British Business Bank's South West Investment Fund (SWIF), marking the Fund’s £100 million milestone! Eden Conveyancing is an award-winning digital conveyancing platform transforming the home-moving experience. This investment will help the business: 👥 Create new jobs across the South West 🧑💻 Expand its platform and service offering 📈 Launch a new remortgaging service to deepen customer engagement 🤝 Grow its partnership model with estate agents and mortgage brokers. Read more about Eden’s journey and SWIF’s milestone here 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q03PrvBT0 #SWIF #BritishBusinessBank #Bristol | British Business Bank South West

Adding value in the South West📍 Through the SWIF- Maven Equity Finance we aim to increase the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for businesses in the South West of England, investing up to £5 million in ambitious and growth-focused companies located across the region. Whether you require growth funding for new equipment, hiring staff, working capital, or expansion, SWIF could be the right fit for your business. We've already supported a diverse range of companies in 2025, including: 📱Tixserve modular digital ticket distribution and management platform 🔐Blueskytec cybersecurity business 🧑💻Q5D pioneer in robotic additive manufacturing 👨💼Blackthorn insurance intermediary and risk advisors 🔬ReadyGo diagnostics business 🍽️Deckhouse independent bar and restaurant group Learn more about the Fund 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q03PjWSy0 #SWIF #SouthWest #Equity | British Business Bank South West

Realise the potential of your business with Maven and the South West Investment Fund (SWIF) 🌟 Through SWIF - Maven Equity Finance, we provide equity funding of up to £5 million for new and growing businesses across Bristol, Bath, North and North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset. The Fund can support a wide range of business finance needs, including: 👥 Team expansion 💡 Product development 🛠️ Machinery and equipment investment 💷 Working capital support Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out more here 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q03NKb_60 #entrepreneur #founder #GrowthCapital #StartUp | British Business Bank South West

Funding Outside The Bubble 💡 Rafi Khan, Investment Manage at Maven, joined the panel at last weeks BTF+ Scale Day to explore the challenges and opportunities of raising capital beyond the traditional networks. Through the British Business Bank's South West Investment Fund, Maven can invest up to £5 million in ambitious businesses across the region that are seeking the capital they need to realise their growth potential📍 To find out more, please visit: https://hubs.ly/Q03NsQZD0 #BTFplus #ScaleDay #Funding | British Business Bank South West

Melanie Goward, Partner at Maven, talks to BristolWorld about the SMEs still facing barriers when it comes to accessing the finance they need to grow and the positive impact of initiatives like the South West Investment Fund on business confidence. Through SWIF - Maven Equity Finance, Maven can provide equity funding of up to £5 million for new and growing businesses across Bristol, Bath, North and North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset. Read the full article below 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q03MVNzN0 #SouthWest #SWIF #Equity | British Business Bank South West

📢 Maven supports High Temperature Material Systems (HTMS) £1.3 million funding round via SWIF Maven Equity Finance. Founded by engineers Dr Danilo Di Salvo and Dr Richard Grainger, HTMS has developed a breakthrough process for producing Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs), with the aim of making these high-performance materials, currently used in the aerospace industry, available for mass market applications such as electric battery casings and automotive parts. “Richard and I saw the potential of advanced thermal composites but were frustrated with the high cost and lack of a UK supply chain. This is a fantastic moment for British manufacturing. We are excited to scale up manufacturing of our world-leading products and look forward to growing our business and championing British innovation.” Dr Danilo Di Salvo, CEO and Co-founder of HTMS Learn more about the latest SWIF investment👇 https://hubs.ly/Q03MKsRY0 #Engineering #SouthWest #Equity | British Business Bank South West

Are you growing a business in the South West of England? 📍 Register for a one-to-one at our next Meet the Investor with Investment Manager Rafi Khan to explore how Maven and the South West Investment Fund could support your growth journey. 🗓️ Tuesday 14 October 🕚 10.00 -12.00 🌐 Via Microsoft Teams Access tailored support and expert guidance to help you navigate growth and funding opportunities. Book your slot with Rafi below 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q03MtNGF0 #SME #entrepreneur #founder #SouthWest | British Business Bank South West

🎙️Catch up with Invested S2 E3! Elaine Penhaul, Founder and Managing Director of Lemon and Lime Interiors, joins our host Laura Boyd to reflect on her remarkable and unconventional career journey. What started as a favour to improve a friends property for sale has grown into the UK’s largest staging company outside London, now preparing to franchise nationwide. In this episode, Elaine shares insight on: 👩💼 Navigating male-dominated industries 🏠 Turning adversity into opportunity 💡 Why optimism and taking action matters Her story is a powerful reminder that reinvention is always possible and sometimes, the best businesses start with a leap of faith. Tune in now👇 https://hubs.ly/Q03LK71Z0 #podcast #entrepreneur

Join us at British Business Bank's Business Finance Week 🎫 Melanie Goward, Partner at Maven, will be speaking at the Founders versus Funders session, sharing practical insights on the investment process. 📅 Thursday 2 October 🕐 13:00 - 17:00 📍Engine Shed, Station Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QH Don't miss this opportunity to network and gain valuable knowledge and insight from investors from across the South West. Sign up here 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03LlzpZ0 #SouthWest #SWIF #BusinessFinanceWeek25 | British Business Bank South West