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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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Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)

Royal Society for Blind Children

When COVID-19 first took hold, the Royal Society for Blind Children was quick to realise its income was soon to be severely affected.

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)

Red Oak Taverns

Despite being consistently profitable, Red Oak Taverns saw its income streams severely curtailed once the Government’s shutdown of hospitality businesses began.

Start Up Loans

Field Scope International

Peter Chulu received a Start Up Loan in 2013 to help develop his global market research service company, Field Scope International Ltd.

Start Up Loans

PocketHighStreet

Alex Schlagman is on a mission to revive not just one high street, but all of them. With initial backing from Start Up Loans, his tech business PocketHighStreet seeks to use an app and website to support local, independent retail by helping customers find what’s out there.

Start Up Loans

Smartzer

Karoline Gross always wanted to do her own thing and Start Up Loans helped her do just that.

Start Up Loans

Gabby’s World

Kerry-Ann Graham decided to set up her business, Gabby’s World; a business whose founding principle is encouraging diversity and equality through play; where values, social norms are learnt and reinforced.

Start Up Loans

Pip Howeson London

Pip Howeson is dedicated to the rejuvenation of the British textile industry, offering a bespoke tailoring service of handcrafted coats and jackets.

Start Up Loans

Pip and Nut

Standing out from the competition can be hard for a small business, especially when the number of competitors is constantly increasing.

Start Up Loans

Pure L’amour

Heuritshi Pitra received a loan of £7000 from Start Up Loans to help fund her clothing business, Pure L’amour.

Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS)

Ace Lifestyle

As the UK started to observe social distancing, health and fitness company Ace Lifestyle saw its customer base decline.

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)

Casa Cannoli

With the majority of its trade coming through public stalls and events across London, Casa Cannoli has been severely hampered by the COVID-19 lockdown.

Enterprise Capital Funds

Doctify

Doctify is a healthtech platform built by medics for healthcare providers, doctors and patients.

Enterprise Capital Funds

Active Partners

Active Partners: A Funder’s experience of raising an Enterprise Capital Fund with British Business Bank

Managed Funds Programme

Revolut

London-based mobile bank Revolut’s two million customers can set up an app-based current account, spend in over 150 currencies with no fees and send free domestic and internationalmoney transfers using the interbank exchange rate.

British Business Investments

Laird London

A fleeting opportunity arises to grow your business. If you don’t seize it, it will pass. But you need the cash to act decisively – and just at that moment your own cashflow is stretched. So how are going to fund your next big step?

Enterprise Capital Funds

Carwow

Carwow had grown from a team of two to five employees with some angel funding, but they knew that they needed institutional backing to improve the service and grow the business into a nationally recognised brand.

Enterprise Capital Funds

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