About - British Design Fund

British Design Fund

Supporting enterprise and innovation the Fund is at the heart of the resurgence of engineering and manufacturing in the UK.

It is also still unique, given its rigorous focus on supporting, mentoring and investing in extraordinary entrepreneurs with product businesses which are fulfilling a real need.

Our aim is to help them to scale their products, accelerate growth and build long-term value – helping both them and our investors.

The Fund has now been helping entrepreneurs for over seven years and the rich and diverse portfolio really does represent the cream of British entrepreneurs.

What makes us different?

“The commercial investment is fantastic but it has genuinely been the mentoring and advice which has made the real difference”

We hear this again and again. We have a growing range of mentors who give their time and expertise generously … and we have a process in place to make sure that our entrepreneurs are getting the advice they need when they need it. Exactly what our research has shown that start-ups need the most.

And the founders and Directors of the Fund have been entrepreneurs and investors in their own right, have extensive experience of launching products and brands into market – and, after all, how can you give someone advice if you haven’t been there yourself!

Purpose

Every business that the British Design Fund supports is purpose-led. All of the businesses within the British Design Fund portfolio are addressing important issues in their respective markets, satisfying un-met and clearly defined needs.

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