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LCR Seed Fund

£10 million seed fund accelerating the growth of innovative early-stage businesses across the Liverpool City Region. Provides equity investment for high-growth potential companies, particularly in Advanced Manufacturing, Digital and Creative Industries, and Health and Life Sciences.

Published opportunity

Funding: £250,000 – £2,000,000 per business
Location: Liverpool City Region, Merseyside, North West England
Deadline: No fixed deadline published
Provider: Growth Platform (Liverpool City Region)

Current Ventra listing

Published criteria

Who this opportunity is for.

Who can apply: Innovative early-stage businesses in the Liverpool City Region with high growth potential, an innovative product/service, and a clear route to market.
Funding organisation: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority / Growth Platform
Location: Liverpool City Region, Merseyside, North West England
Requirement: Innovative early-stage business in Liverpool City Region. High growth potential. Clear route to market. Equity investment — not a grant.

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What to do next.

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Compare it with your profile
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Prepare the evidence the provider requests
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