Microfinance Ireland is a brand that aims to help small businesses and start-ups access the financial support they need. They provide small loans ranging from €2,000 to €25,000 through the Government's Microenterprise Loan Fund. This fund is designed to assist businesses with fewer than 10 employees and an annual turnover of less than €2m, including self-employed individuals.

Microfinance Ireland offers unsecured business loans to commercially viable proposals and considers applications from businesses that may have been declined by their bank. They work closely with various partners, such as Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), Local Development Companies, and major banks, to provide support and create job opportunities. Additionally, Microfinance Ireland offers co-funding options for businesses with existing loan funding requirements.

Once approved, borrowers can also benefit from mentoring support by experienced business mentors. Through their success stories, Microfinance Ireland showcases real-life examples of how small business loans have helped entrepreneurs like you