CfEL is the UK Government’s centre of knowledge, expertise and information on the design, implementation and management of finance measures to support Small and Medium Size enterprises (‘SMEs’) across the UK.

Around £1 billion committed to venture and loan funds - the largest single investor in UK venture capital funds

£2 billion in loans to small businesses arranged through our guarantee programmes.

Together with other investors, the schemes represent some £6.5billion in finance for growing businesses.