Case Studies

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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Midlands Engine Investment Fund II

Knit Nottingham

Independent yarn shop, Knit Nottingham, received a £60,000 smaller loan from appointed fund manager, First Enterprise - Enterprise Loans, to help with the purchase of the business from the previous owner.

Start Up Loans

Light Rave Studios

Light Rave Studio’s Founder, Aitanna, set up her business in 2022 and took out a Start Up Loan that year to fund expansion. Aitanna received two Start Up Loans, totalling £14,500. 

Debt Funds

Alma Rail Ltd

Founded in 2007, Alma Rail provides track engineering services, including track inspections, repairs, installation of new track, track drainage, railway-related civil engineering and rail-related building work.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund

Exuvi8

Two Lincoln entrepreneurs have secured their sustainable data centre design and deploy business, safeguarding three jobs, following a £130,000 investment.

Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS)

YHA (England & Wales)

Government restrictions introduced in March meant YHA had to close its entire network of youth hostels to guests. To remain operating, the charity had to implement numerous cost-saving measures, but the lack of bookings caused cash reserves to run out.

Future Fund

e-bate

This IT business wanted to raise more funding but worried that securing finance from new investors during the pandemic would prove difficult.