GLE Group is a leading provider of services, products and investment in finance for business, enterprise development, business accommodation and consultancy services. With vast experience of delivering economic development across the UK and Europe, GLE Group's management team comprises an array of experience, ranging from setting up the first UK Enterprise Capital Fund, to leading the industry in how to engage with traditionally underserved groups. 

GLE Group is wholly owned by the 33 London boroughs, yet is commercially and constitutionally independent and receives no public subsidy.

 

GLE brings innovative and commercial approaches to economic growth, unlocking the potential of growing businesses and communities.

• Business Finance: GLE Supports business growth through grant, loan, cash flow and equity finance
• Business support and adv ice: GLE helps eligible SMEs trade overseas, access finance, secure new contracts, find suppliers, innovate and demonstrate environmental awareness
• Business Accommodation: GLE Properties provide space for growing businesses through property management, investment and development
• Consulting: GLE Consulting offers intensive support to help organizations access European funding, policy information and contacts, to strengthen their bids to secure funding

 

GLE Group is committed to unlocking the potential of people and growing businesses, and is equally committed to building a group of sustainable businesses, placing corporate responsibility at the forefront of our values and relationships with our people, community and environment.

Environmental awareness is an integral part of GLE's business practices - whether it is through provision of advice and training to small businesses looking to trade in a sustainable way, such as Omukongo Arts, an importer of artisan woven goods from Namibia using sustainable raw materials, or when investing in companies like Bac2 who are developing technology that will make a significant contribution to the early adoption of clean energy fuel cell stacks.

 

Where we work

GLE has offices across England and Europe, providing businesses with a range of finance and support services.

London and the south of England: with offices in London, Bristol, Kent and Hampshire GLE Group provides business accommodation, advice for business, consulting services and our full range of financial services - from cash flow and loan, to equity finance.

Leeds and the north of England: based in Leeds, Sheffield, and Manchester,the Group provides cash flow and equity finance up to £8m to growing businesses.

Europe: GLE also provides business support services to the Czech Republic's most disadvantaged communities from its office in Prague, whilst our office in Brussels has been advising and lobbying European institutions and helping shape policy on the urban agenda, regional development and economic and social issues relevant to European cities for over 10 years.