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Investment Fund for Scotland

British Business Bank, through appointed fund managers (DSL Business Finance, FSE Group, Maven Capital Partners)

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Worth

£25,000 to £2,000,000

Loan (repayable)

Deadline

Rolling - no fixed deadline

Type of funding

Loan (repayable)

Where

Scotland

What it is

Commercial finance, not a grant: loans you repay (£25,000 to £2 million) or equity investment where you sell shares (up to £5 million), for small businesses in Scotland. You deal directly with a fund manager, who makes the decision.

Checked 6 Nov 2026 on british-business-bank.co.uk: open for applications. Loans from £25,000 to £2 million (smaller loans of £25,000 to £100,000 from DSL Business Finance, debt finance of £100,000 to £2 million from FSE Group) and equity up to £5 million (Maven); you must be headquartered in Scotland or have a significant operating presence there, and you apply direct to the fund manager.

Official source

Who can apply

A summary of the main rules, not the full list. British Business Bank, through appointed fund managers (DSL Business Finance, FSE Group, Maven Capital Partners) decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.

  • Business based in Scotland
  • A small or medium-sized business
Read the full rules at the official source

How to apply, in brief

The business, directly with the IFS fund manager for the product (DSL Business Finance, FSE Group or Maven).

  1. 1Pick the right product
  2. 2Enquire with the fund manager
  3. 3Talk through your requirement
  4. 4Evaluation and decision

The full guide, with what to do at each step, the official link for it and a draft to work from, is part of the £19.95 report.

Common questions

Is Investment Fund for Scotland open for applications?
Yes. It is open for applications, with no fixed deadline.
How much is Investment Fund for Scotland worth?
£25,000 to £2,000,000. It is a loan (repayable), and the funder decides what each applicant receives.
Who runs Investment Fund for Scotland, and where is it available?
British Business Bank, through appointed fund managers (DSL Business Finance, FSE Group, Maven Capital Partners) runs it. It is available in Scotland.
How do I apply for Investment Fund for Scotland?
The business, directly with the IFS fund manager for the product (DSL Business Finance, FSE Group or Maven).

Does your business qualify?

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Information, not financial advice; eligibility is decided by the funder. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Schemes change — confirm details on the official page before applying.