Fifth Third Bancorp is eyeing $6m to $8m of investment in start-ups in its local states in a programme developed with West Capital Advisory.

US-based bank Fifth Third Bancorp is reportedly looking to invest $6m to $8m in businesses which operate in the 12 states it does business in.

It is expected to support six early-stage companies with investments of around $250,000 and $1m, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. It developed the programme with West Capital Advisory.