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UK Export Finance
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
UK Export Finance

UK Export Finance

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UK Export Finance, UK's top export credit agency, supports exporters with a commitment of up to £50bn.

Location
London, Greater London, GB
Founded
1919
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UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the United Kingdom's export credit agency, operating under the Department for Business and Trade. UKEF primarily focuses on supporting UK exporters by providing export credit guarantees, insurance, and financing solutions. With a maximum commitment capacity of up to £50 billion, UKEF offers substantial financial backing to facilitate international trade for UK businesses.

Notable portfolio companies include Bechtel, which has raised $430 million with UKEF's support. The agency is recognized for its robust investment philosophy centered around enhancing UK export capabilities and mitigating financial risks for exporters. UKEF also provides unique value-add services such as access to export finance managers and country-specific heads, ensuring tailored support and strategic guidance for businesses looking to expand globally.

UK Export Finance - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments1
Current Portfolio Count1
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Debt Financing1 (100.0%)

Stage Mix

Debt Financing 100%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

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Bechtel

UK Export Finance - Classification

NAICS
  • 920000Public Administration
SIC
  • 9100Executive, Legislative, And General Government, Except Finance
Show 13 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 921000Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
  • 921100Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
  • 921110Executive Offices
  • 922000Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
  • 922100Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
  • 922190Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
SIC
  • 9110Executive Offices
  • 9111Executive Offices
  • 9200Justice, Public Order, And Safety
  • 9220Public Order And Safety
  • 9229Public Order And Safety, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 6000Depository Institutions