British Business Bank backs diverse and emerging fund managers with £500m package

British Business Bank backs diverse and emerging fund managers with £500m package

The British Business Bank has announced a new £400m Investor Pathways Capital initiative which will support diverse and emerging fund managers across the economy and make it easier for new entrants, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to break into venture capital. The initiative, which will capture the value of a more inclusive investment ecosystem, is expected to launch in 2026.

British Business Bank tackles VC diversity gap with £400M investment

British Business Bank has announced a new £400 million Investor Pathways Capital initiative which will support diverse and emerging fund managers across the economy and make it easier for new entrants, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to break into venture capital. The initiative, which will capture the value of a more inclusive investment ecosystem, is expected to launch in 2026.

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New £400m initiative to boost diversity in UK venture capital - East Midlands Business Link

The British Business Bank has unveiled a £400m programme to address diversity challenges in the UK’s venture capital sector. Set to launch in 2026, the Investor Pathways Capital initiative will target underrepresented fund managers, aiming to break down traditional investment barriers. The programme will focus on providing opportunities for diverse fund managers to establish themselves, […]

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British Business Bank to support diverse, emerging fund managers with $677m Underrepresented investors and fund managers will benefit from GBP500m ($677m) of Government backing to help high potential new entrants build the track record they need. GBP400 million package to back investment fund man... Article link

£500m British Business Bank package aims to add diversity to VC

The British Business Bank has announced a new £400m Investor Pathways Capital initiative which will support diverse and emerging fund managers. It aims to make it easier for new entrants, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to break into venture capital. The initiative is expected to launch in 2026. It will back more diverse fund managers through the British Business Bank’s Enterprise Capital Funds programme; invest in microfunds to…