This paper examines the UK Mittelstand and how it can be nurtured through improvements to the lending environment. The UK Mittelstand, alongside other SMEs, is an underappreciated but major contributor to the UK economy. We look at why improving their access to funding will not only benefit the sector but the country’s economy as a whole.

Highlights from the paper:
• What is the UK Mittelstand
• The issues faced by the UK Mittelstand and other SMEs who seek financing
• What measures can be implemented to make acquiring funding easier for this sector