Helping extraordinary UK innovators scale globally with UKEF
We’re pleased to partner with UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, to support UK businesses with global ambitions. This partnership means we can provide Export Development Guarantees (EDG), underpinned by UKEF, designed for scaling companies seeking sizeable facilities. These can help eligible exporters access finance to support their international growth.
From breakthrough ideas to global customers: UKEF support that helps you deliver internationally
Exporting is a powerful driver of UK growth1 and one of the biggest opportunities for ambitious businesses looking to scale. For innovation businesses, international expansion can accelerate product development, strengthen resilience and open up new partnerships across the ecosystem.
But global growth isn’t always linear.
Winning overseas customers can require investment ahead of revenue, bring longer lead times, and often means there’s a need for additional working capital and capital expenditure investment to deliver against demand. This is particularly true for high-growth companies trying to balance scaling at speed with operational discipline.
With the right support in place, you can stay focused on execution while building the capacity and resilience needed to deliver internationally.
By working alongside UKEF, we aim to help more UK businesses:
- Pursue international opportunities and enter new markets
- Strengthen their ability to deliver on export plans
- Build capability and capacity as they scale
- Boost competitiveness, innovation and growth through international trade across the UK economy
To learn more about eligibility and the criteria, visit the UKEF website for the latest guidance and requirements.
Explore EDGs with our experts
Reach out to our team to find out how Export Development Guarantees (EDG) underpinned by UKEF could help you achieve your international ambitions.
Meet our experts
''Exporting often demands significant upfront investment before revenue lands; with UK Export Finance, we structure larger EDG-backed solutions.''
Tim CussinsHead of Debt Finance''With our international connectivity and UKEF’s support, we’re opening doors for UK exporters to invest, innovate and compete worldwide.''
Ella LydonDirector, Venture & Growth Debt Finance
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