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'Hitting this milestone underlines the success that the Midlands Engine Investment Fund has had in backing ambitious SMEs across the region...'

The debt and equity funding options offered by the #MEIF have benefitted 696 SMEs across the #Midlands

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#MEIF ’s investment so far has unlocked £372m in additional private sector funding, creating a positive impact on the region’s economic development with the manufacturing sector receiving investments worth £56m.

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Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has surpassed the £250 million milestone in direct investment in the region since its launch in 2017.

#MEIF has made 1,037 investments into the regions SMEs fuelling growth and innovation.

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🗣 Following the success of the existing MEIFBBB, a £400m Midlands Engine Investment Fund II is launching in the new year to support the growth of SMEs across the #Midlands .

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🗣Looking back on some of the #MEIF deal highlights - health-tech software company BlueSkeye AI secured £3.4m in funding for its technology to support early diagnosis of mental health issues.

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🏘In 2022 the #MEIF invested £275k in a proptech firm COHO to create an 'Airbnb for house shares'.

The funding helped the Worcester-based company to expand and create new jobs.

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Another deal highlight from 2022, PBD Biotech secured investment from the #MEIF . The funding supported its test for bovine TB and has gained strong commercial interest.

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🗣Birmingham based green water treatment company I-Phyc, secured £2.3m in #MEIF funding last year. This allowed the company to accelerate growth, enhance technology and create jobs.

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As we continue with a look back on MEIF's investment ➡️ TextureJet Ltd, an advanced engineering tooling platform and a spin-out from the Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN received £400K from the #MEIF to help the business develop patented surface texturing machines.

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Birmingham based award winning Afro hair care solutions company, Nylahs Naturals, secured £530k from the MEIF.

The funding secured will help the business to continue to grow and establish itself in international markets.

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💻 WorkBuzz, an employee engagement platform from Milton Keynes secured £6.2m follow on funding to pursue international expansion and deliver new innovations led by YFM Equity Partners, Mercia Asset Management PLC and Foresight Group, along with the #MEIF .

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Wolverhampton-based student review platform, StudentCrowd raised £2.5m from the #MEIF and Mercia Asset Management PLC to enhance its platform and expand to cover other student services.

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Nottinghamshire based glamping equipment supplier, Bell Tent Village, has secured over £90k funding from the #MEIF to create a new glamping site.

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🗣 A look back at Capri Healthcare, Birmingham based health tech company which secured £320k from the #MEIF to alleviate the NHS backlog.

👥 The funding enabled the company to expand its service to more hospitals.

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