Success Stories

Learn how other UK businesses have used external finance to reach their ambition

Here’s just some of the tens of thousands of smaller businesses funded through our partners, with the support of British Business Bank’s programmes.

Growth Guarantee Scheme

Câr-y-Môr

Câr-y-Môr is the first community-owned regenerative ocean farm in Wales. With a diverse membership of over 300 individuals from various backgrounds, Câr-y-Môr has become a shining example of community-driven sustainability and innovation.

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Start Up Loans

Hamish Dobbie Silversmithing

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Midlands Engine Investment Fund

EarthSense

Leading air quality specialist secures business loan to invest in product development and create new jobs

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

JuicEBitz Audio Visual Ltd

Online retailer JuicEBitz Audio Visual Ltd received a £150,000 investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Start Up Loans

Peach Blossom

Alyssa launched her business, Peach Blossom, in March 2015. She works at the business full-time and currently employs an assistant on a part-time basis.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Midwater Luggage

Rochdale manufacturer Midwater Luggage secured a £26,000 investment from NPIF – BFS & MSIF Microfinance, managed by GC Business Finance in partnership with MSIF and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, to increase production and support a sales drive across its portfolio.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Micropore

A Tees Valley business which has developed a multi-award winning chemicals technology  secured an £860,000 investment, which includes £750,000 from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.  The additional investment is from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE).

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Judgeservice Research

A leading provider of reviews and customer satisfaction surveys based in Harrogate is set to expand its sales in Canada with the help of a £100,000 loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

ENEX – Video Case Study

Teesside-based ENEX designs, manufactures and supplies Mechanical Safety Interlocks and Process Safety Systems to the oil and gas industry.

Start Up Loans

Thornleys

Gail Brown started her natural food business, Thornleys, in May 2013 with the help of a Start Up Loan.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Microbiosensor – Video Case Study

Established in 2012, Microbiosensor is a University of Manchester spin-out company which develops disposable point-of-care medical devices for the early diagnosis of microbial infection.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Sales Bond

Birmingham-based Sales Bond has its eyes on expansion into Cheshire after achieving 300 per cent growth and securing £70,000 worth of investment from shareholders, including £30,000 from NPIF – BFS & MSIF Microfinance, a product managed by GC Business Finance and MSIF and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund

Zipabout

MEIF funding will enable Zipabout Limited to grow its sales function, generating new customer relationships in the UK and Europe.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund

Uvamed

LEICESTERSHIRE-based Uvamed has received a six-figure funding boost to help develop its next range of innovative anaesthesia drug administration products and expand further across the globe.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund

Force24

Marketing automation company Force24 has received a £350,000 investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

MG Lites Energy Saving Solutions

A Yorkshire company which is a pioneer in the design of low-energy lighting is to launch a new product to be manufactured in the North with the help of a £100,000 loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund

Linear Diagnostics

Investment will enable the company to invest in technical resource and accelerate product development

Start Up Loans

Pacific Quay Powerboats Glasgow

Created by John Hillis, alongside his brother Merrell and marine operations manager Terence McKibben, Pacific Quay Powerboats Glasgow offers high-speed power boat trips and water-sports on the river Clyde.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund

Vacuum Furnace Engineering

Specialist in design and supply of vacuum furnaces will use the MEIF funding to support increased demand for products and achieve its ambitious future growth plans