Access To Finance Programme Manager
Lda & Business Link For London
Developed and managed LDA’s ‘flagship regeneration programme’ funded by the European Social Fund, European Regional Development Fund (ESF and ERDF) and the UK’s DTI designed to assist SMEs to become ‘finance ready’ across London. Recruited and accredited banks, consultants, enterprise agencies, accountants, business angels, venture capitalists; to represent the programme’s diverse delivery providers and funders. Developed showcase investment events. The programme assisted over 4000 companies to raise a total of £21m start up finance for new start-up and existing SMEs. Secured £31 million of LDA extension funding, securing programme continuation significantly beyond expectations.