Coalition to announce $100m equity fund to invest in small businesses

Government would become a shareholder in up to 50 small businesses a year in scheme also backed by major banks

The Coalition will announce on Tuesday a $100m equity fund for small business that will see the government become a passive shareholder in up to 50 businesses a year.

The fund, which is modelled on the UK’s Business Growth Fund, is aimed at pumping in “patient” equity into businesses that are identified as having significant growth potential.

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