Yorkshire 

What is the Foresight West Yorkshire SME Investment Fund?

We manage this £20 million fund on behalf of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), investing in promising, growing smaller companies in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.

Who is it for?

The fund provides equity and debt investments of up to £2 million in companies that:

Are headquartered, employ people, or have significant operations in West Yorkshire

Have a clear growth vision and a well-defined strategy

Demonstrate a sustainable competitive advantage

Are led by experienced management teams with proven track records

Generate revenues between £1 million and £20 million (with selective earlier-stage opportunities also considered)

Which areas are supported?

Bradford

Calderdale

Kirklees

Leeds

Wakefield

What impact does it create for Yorkshire?

The fund helps to unlock the full potential of Yorkshire by supporting economic growth and job creation within communities across the region.

What is the South Yorkshire Growth Equity Fund?

Managed by us on behalf of the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority, this £20 million fund helps ambitious businesses to scale up and innovate, stimulating regional growth and creating high-quality, sustainable jobs.

Who is it for?

The fund provides equity investments of up to £2 million in companies that:

Are venture, early stage and growth companies

Investments are usually part of larger funding rounds of up to £15 million, co-investing alongside Foresight’s other funds.