Funding London

https://fundinglondon.co.uk

Last activity: 13.08.2021

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Funding London channels funding from Europe and the UK to sustainable and ambitious SME’s of London via designated fund managers. Returns from our investments are ploughed back in the funding ecosystem of London, making investments available to the next generation.

The Greater London Investment Fund (GLIF), a £100 million Fund of Funds, provides equity and loan finance to London SMEs, through investment in three sub-funds. MMC Ventures manage the equity fund and FSE Fund Managers manage the two loan funds.

The London Co-Investment Fund (LCIF) is supported by £25m from the Mayor of London through the London Economic Action Partnership (LEAP) and up to £60m from our partners.

News

Overview

Location

United Kingdom, England

Employees

11-50

Founded date

2004

Investment Type

Venture Capital; Fund of Funds

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed; Seed; Series A

News 42

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Jul 26, 2021	Press Release: Greater London Investment Fund now offering Recovery Loan Scheme facilities
Jul 26, 2021	Press Release: Greater London Investment Fund gains accreditation under the Recovery Loan Scheme
Jul 23, 2021	Mayor of London’s fund to commit £20M to support underrepresented entrepreneurs
Apr 29, 2021	More Great News From Eola! The company has recently announced they have closed a £2 million funding round led by Pentech Ventures, with participation from Techstars and a number of leaders in travel and technology.
Feb 23, 2021	Funding London Supports Overlooked founders
Jun 30, 2020	Mayor of London’s Greater London Investment Fund announces CBILS accreditation
Mar 19, 2020	Funding London Backs 26 Female Founders so far.
Jul 11, 2019	Delighted to announce the new GLIF board members. They bring a wide range of skills, experience and perspective to support London’s SMEs.
Jun 24, 2019	Funding London announces three new Board members. Praveen Paranjothi, the founder of Start-up Europe India Network, Marion Bernard, UK Managing Director of ‘The Firmament Group’, and Marguerite McMahon, an experienced professional in long term sustainable finance.
Sep 21, 2018	Congratulations to all our LCIF winners. Wonderful achievement to have 6 winners at the UKBAA Awards
Jul 23, 2018	Congratulations to one of our LCIF Companies, ‘StockViews’ for Raising Funding to Invest in AI
Jun 26, 2018	Adding Value – Top London Early Stage VC Fund Brings In Advisers To Boost Startup Growth
May 23, 2018	Want to know what trends are shaping the London VC and investor market? Find out more from Flavia Richardson @FundingLondon
Mar 23, 2018	Funding London launches competitive process to select partners for new ‘Greater London Investment Fund’ – supported by European Regional Development Fund.
Mar 19, 2018	Our CEO Maggie Rodriguez-Piza speaking at the Indian Professionals Forum. Please click for full press release
Feb 28, 2018	London Mayor’s tech fund unveils entrepreneur mentors
Feb 19, 2018	Funding London, UBS, & CAN Invest in Change Please Fund to Support London’s Homeless
Jan 12, 2018	Sadiq Khan-backed London tech fund announces 100th investment as it reveals it has created 1,000 jobs while saving 300
Oct 27, 2017	Mayor-backed London venture capital fund has helped create 700 jobs across the capital
Oct 27, 2017	MMC London Fund secures GBP100m in investment for early-stage businesses
Oct 27, 2017	MMC London Fund turns 5: Over £100m investment for early-stage businesses
Jul 26, 2017	London Mayor appoints new investment partners to fund fintech
Jul 5, 2017	Mayor’s post-referendum start-up investment tops £5 million
Dec 9, 2015	Mayor’s MMC London Fund generates almost £80m investments for London’s SMEs
Dec 9, 2015	London Co-investment Fund backs 35 early-stage companies in first year
Oct 26, 2015	Offering to LEP’s in respect of Financial Instruments Strategies for European Structural Investment Funds (“ESIF”)
Oct 1, 2015	The London Co-investment Fund expands its partner network
Jul 7, 2015	Funding London welcomes Pauline Barnett to its board
May 18, 2015	The London Co-investment Fund launches competitive process to expand the number of co-investment partners
May 1, 2015	London Co-Investment Fund completes first quarter
Mar 26, 2015	Funding London welcomes Ben McDonald to its board
Jan 26, 2015	London Co-investment Fund announce first investment in DoJo
Jan 15, 2015	Funding London welcomes Harvey McGrath as chairman of the board
Dec 4, 2014	Funding London launches fund to help budding London tech start-ups
Jul 16, 2014	The new government-backed London Co-investment fund
Jun 19, 2014	£25m London Co-investment Fund approved
Sep 22, 2013	A London Legacy Loan Fund for new entrepreneurs
Apr 15, 2013	The rise of Tech City
Apr 8, 2013	Boris Johnson Launched £22m Tech Start-up Fund
Apr 8, 2013	MMC London Fund Launched
Apr 8, 2013	Boris Johnson helps inject £22m into start-up scene

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FAQ about Funding London

When was Funding London founded?

Funding London was founded in 2004.

What is the latest news about Funding London?

Parsers VC has 42 news items about Funding London, among them “Press Release: Greater London Investment Fund now offering Recovery Loan Scheme facilities” (Jul 26, 2021) and “Press Release: Greater London Investment Fund gains accreditation under the Recovery Loan Scheme” (Jul 26, 2021).

Is Funding London still active?

Yes, Funding London is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 13, 2021.