Business equity funds

For businesses with strong growth potential emda has supported three equity funds which can provide investment between £20,000 and £660,000.

Lachesis Fund

The Lachesis Fund is an early stage seed fund investing up to £250,000 for the commercialisation of research activity undertaken at the Universities of De Montfort, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham and Nottingham Trent.

For more information visit the website

Early Growth Fund

The Early Growth Fund makes commercial investments up to £200,000 in start-up and early stage businesses across the East Midlands, investing alongside private investors (Business Angels) on identical terms - every £1 the Early Growth Fund invests will be matched by at least £1 from a Business Angel.

For more information visit the website

Mobius Life Sciences Fund

The Mobius Life Sciences Fund makes seed investments in early stage bioscience, pharmaceutical, medical technology and healthcare businesses within the East Midlands.

For more information please visit the website