We are dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses
Learn more about British Business BankBritish Growth Partnership
The British Business Bank will establish the British Growth Partnership, subject to regulatory approval, encouraging more UK pension fund investment into the UK’s fastest growing, most innovative companies. - Louis Taylor CEO British Business Bank
Helping small businesses find a way
We're independent experts in small business finance and we work with a broad range of partners to offer impartial guidance to businesses like yours.
Industry-leading research on the smaller business finance market
Our government-backed programmes
Here are our programmes that are currently open for applications.
Start Up Loans
Over 115,000 business ideas supported with more than £1.1 billion worth of loans. We offer low-interest personal loans and free mentoring to help you start or grow a new business.
Learn more about Start Up LoansGrowth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)
The Growth Guarantee Scheme is the successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme. It is designed to support access to finance for UK smaller businesses as they look to invest and grow, and was launched with accredited lenders on 1st July 2024.
Long-term Investment for Technology and Science (LIFTS)
The Long-term Investment for Technology and Science (LIFTS) initiative seeks proposals from industry for the establishment of new funds or investment structures to crowd in UK institutional investment, particularly Defined Contribution (DC) pension funds, to support the growth and ambitions of the UK’s most innovative science and technology companies.
Delivered by our finance partners
We work closely with our partners to be part of our programmes and help businesses thrive.
Sign up for our newsletter
Just add your details to receive updates and news from the British Business Bank
Sign up to our newsletter