First Enterprise

First Enterprise is a not-for-profit, FCA-accredited finance provider and Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) that offers loans to both start-ups and established businesses across the UK, with a strong focus on the Midlands region. It specializes in assisting businesses that struggle to secure funding from traditional lenders, particularly those in underserved and underrepresented communities. The firm manages various funding streams, including the Start Up Loans Scheme and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II. It provides unsecured loans ranging from £500 to £250,000.