About

Backing growth across the East of England

East of England Investment Fund is a £42m fund managed by Beechbrook Capital LLP, backed by the British Business Bank, lending to ambitious small and medium-sized businesses in the East of England.

£42m
Fund size
Committed capital available for regional lending
£25k – £2m
Loan range
Per borrower; from working-capital to growth rounds
1–5 years
Term length
Flexible amortisation; tailored to business cashflow
SME
Target borrowers
Trading companies with a clear growth plan

Who we are

Beechbrook Capital LLP is an FCA-regulated private credit manager that has funded growth businesses across the UK and Europe for more than a decade. EEIF is our first regional lending mandate and we run it from the same platform that administers our institutional funds.

Why the East of England

The British Business Bank identified the East of England as a region with strong SME demand for flexible debt capital but thinner coverage from traditional lenders. EEIF exists to help close that gap — with patient, growth-aligned finance that can sit alongside bank debt or act as a stand-alone facility.

How decisions are made

Every loan is reviewed by an experienced credit committee. We underwrite the business — its cashflow, customer concentration, and management team — rather than the security alone. If an application is a good fit, we aim to give indicative terms within two weeks and complete within six.

Next steps

The fastest way to see whether EEIF might suit your business is to contact the Eastmeare team. We can discuss your funding requirement and the next steps before you invest time in a full application.