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Fund Managers for the South East Investment Fund and the East of England Investment Fund

Awarded to Beechbrook Capital LLP, FSE Fund Managers Ltd, Maven Capital Partners UK LLP +1 more

British Business Bank(buyer)

Published
Published 15 December 2025
Deadline
Closed 2 February 2026
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Overview

The British Business Bank has awarded contracts to manage the South East Investment Fund (£210m) and East of England Investment Fund (£140m) to four fund managers: Beechbrook Capital LLP, FSE Fund Managers Ltd, Maven Capital Partners UK LLP, and Mercia Regional Investments Ltd. The funds will provide equity investments (up to £5m) and debt financing (£25,000 to £2m) to small and medium enterprises across the South East and East of England regions, with an initial 5-year investment period followed by a 5-year realisation period.

Contracting authority

  • British Business BankBuyer

    3 live opportunities · 43 awarded contracts

    Sheffield, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PGTM-8337-GYXM

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Lots (4)

  • South East Investment Fund - Equity

    Initial Allocation of Funds: £88m Equity investments up to £5m - this figure may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances and with Investor Consent In the South East of England Region only Geographical Targets (ITL2 and ITL3 areas) as set out in the procurement documentation and the Contract. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum value of Fund Manager fees that the Authority expects to pay under the agreement.

    £17,000,000Won by Maven Capital Partners UK LLP

  • South East Investment Fund - Debt

    Initial Allocation of Funds: £59m Debt loans from £25k up to £2m - this figure may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances and with Investor Consent In the South East of England Region only Geographical Targets (ITL2 and ITL3 areas) as set out in the procurement documentation and the Contract. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum value of Fund Manager fees that the Authority expects to pay under the agreement.

    £13,000,000Won by FSE Fund Managers Ltd

  • East of England Investment Fund - Equity

    Initial Allocation of Funds: £63m Equity investments up to £5m - this figure may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances and with Investor Consent In the East of England Region only Geographical Targets (ITL2 and ITL3 areas) as set out in the procurement documentation and the Contract. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum value of Fund Manager fees that the Authority expects to pay under the agreement.

    £12,000,000Won by Mercia Regional Investments Ltd

  • East of England Investment Fund - Debt

    Initial Allocation of Funds: £42m Debt loans from £25k up to £2m - this figure may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances and with Investor Consent In the East of England Region only Geographical Targets (ITL2 and ITL3 areas) as set out in the procurement documentation and the Contract. The Lot Value is the estimated maximum value of Fund Manager fees that the Authority expects to pay under the agreement.

    £10,000,000Won by Beechbrook Capital LLP

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£52,000,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
15 December 2025
Questions by
21 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Financial and insurance servicesBanking and investment servicesInvestment banking services and related servicesCorporate finance and venture capital servicesLoan brokerage services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£52,000,000
Award date
29 April 2026
Contract period
30 June 2026 → 30 June 2036
Winners
  • Beechbrook Capital LLP
  • FSE Fund Managers Ltd
  • Maven Capital Partners UK LLP
  • Mercia Regional Investments Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    5 May 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    15 December 2025

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