Funding your business
Access to finance can be a major challenge for many businesses looking to grow, innovate and reach new markets. Whilst there are many different types of finance available, they can be difficult to navigate.
If your business is looking to grow, or in one of our priority sectors, we offer a free service providing you with expert advice on a range of finance and business growth solutions.
Additional support
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Angel CoFund
The Angel CoFund makes equity investments of between £100,000 and £1 million in smaller businesses in the UK. It invests alongside strong syndicates of business angels to support businesses with strong growth potential.
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Finance partners
The British Business Bank works with over 180 finance partners to unlock finance for smaller businesses. Find the right one to suit your needs.
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Finance hub
The British Business Bank Finance Hub can help you to overcome challenges and make the most of opportunities.
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Future Fund: Breakthrough
Future Fund: Breakthrough is a £425m UK-wide scheme which will encourage private investors to co-invest with government in high-growth, innovative firms.
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National Security Strategic Investment Fund
The National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF) is the Government’s corporate venture capital arm for dual-use advanced technologies.
NSSIF aims to bring businesses that are developing tomorrow’s technologies closer to buyers and innovators in national security and defence.
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British Business Bank Referral Scheme
The British Business Bank Referral Scheme helps businesses by referring them to the right lender when they have been unsuccessful in finding a lending facility.
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Start up loans
British Business Bank start-up loans are low-interest personal loans with free mentoring to help you start or grow a new business. They are an ideal alternative for people looking for a business loan to fund a start-up.