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SYIF Quick Reference Guide

South Yorkshire Investment Fund offers a series of seedcorn, loan and equity linked investments ranging between £15,000 and £2.5 million, specifically to help small and medium businesses (SME's*) meet the gaps in funding they need for development or acquisitions, where conventional sources of finance may not be sufficient or appropriate.

The Fund can back suitable businesses through critical stages of growth from start-up through to major expansion, management buy-outs, management buy-ins and turnarounds.

An integral part of the way the Fund helps businesses is through Money with Management, which provides mentoring support to help management teams grow their businesses. We can help by introducing mentors or non executive directors from our Mentorbank database who can give invaluable help and advice.

We can help if you are

  • an SME* paying business rates in South Yorkshire or relocating to South Yorkshire
  • a new start or growing business
  • a business with growth potential

Types of deals

  • Capital expenditure
  • Working capital
  • Start ups
  • MBOs and MBIs
  • Acquisitions
  • Expansions
  • Turnarounds

A simple application process

  • Check your eligibility for seedcorn, loan or equity finance
    (if in doubt, telephone SYIF on 01709 386377)
  • Complete an application form...
  • A SYIF Investment Manager will contact you to discuss your project.

What information does SYIF need?

  • Completed application form...
  • Business plan
  • If an existing business, last 3 years accounts
  • If an existing business, up to date management accounts
  • Current order book
  • 3 year forecasts - P&L, B/S, and CFF
  • Need advice or help? Contact SYIF

Seedcorn Finance £15k to £500k

Business Loans £15k to £150k

Equity Linked Investments £100k to £2.5m

If you have any questions or wish to talk to someone about making an application phone SYIF on 01709 386 377 or email application@syif.com

*SME (small or medium-sized enterprise) is a business employing less than 250 employees, with an annual turnover of less than 50m Euros (approx. £36m) or balance sheet net assets of less than 43m Euros (approx. £31m). The business cannot be part of a larger group employing more then 250 employees where the group owns at least a 25% share of the business.