Capital for Enterprise Limited (‘CfEL’) is an asset management business that designs, implements and manages finance measures to support Small and Medium Size enterprises (‘SMEs’) across the UK. It is the largest single investor in UK Venture Capital funds and manages guarantee programmes to support bank lending. The company is also able to offer advisory and investment management services to public sector customers looking to stimulate the development of enterprise.

CfEL brings together deep knowledge, experience and expertise in investment management along with a detailed understanding of SME finance markets (debt, equity and hybrids), public policy objectives and the interaction between the two.

With current investment commitments of over £365 million in 37 Venture Capital funds and an ongoing investment programme of around £50 million p.a., CfEL has a detailed oversight of the UK venture market and a unique dataset for analysis and benchmarking. Together with its responsibility for the Small Firms Loan Guarantee and the 1.3bn Enterprise Finance Guarantee (‘EFG’), CfEL has over £2.0 billion in commitments, assets and liabilities under management.

For more information on specific fund programmes, including application processes and terms of eligibility, please go to the Portfolio page.

CfEL is a member of the British Venture Capital Association (‘BVCA’) and the British Business Angels Association (‘BBAA’) and maintains close links with other finance industry bodies and Trade Associations.

Capital for Enterprise Ltd is registered in England and Wales No: 06179047
Capital for Enterprise Fund Managers Ltd, registered in England and Wales
No: 06826072 is regulated by the Financial Services Authority Ref No: 496977