Accessing funding

Finding suitable funding to start up or grow your business can be a major challenge. Our team of business advisers can help you identify your funding needs and advise you on potential public sector support and funding streams. We also can help you to access funding from banks and private equity investors. Through our associates, we can also provide you with specialist accountancy and tax advice.



Our team can work with you and your business to become investor-ready and to develop an investor-ready business plan. Bespoke training, coaching and support services can be provided, along with access to specialist financial and legal expertise.

We can help you to access a number of loan and grant funds. These include:

Edinburgh Business Loan Fund

The fund is designed to provide loans to assist a new or expanding small business based in the City of Edinburgh.

Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust

Funding support is available for young people who are interested in starting or growing their business.

For further information about how we can help your business access funding please contact our Membership Services Team.