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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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Investment Fund for Scotland

Podfather

Cloud-based logistics software business Podfather received a £3.4 million investment to support their ambitious growth strategy.

Investment Fund for Scotland

Sky-Pin Drones

Melrose-based entrepreneur offers advanced crop spraying services using state-of the-art supersized drone following funding from the Investment Fund for Scotland.

Investment Fund for Wales

SudoCyber

Cyber security software business SudoCyber received a £1m equity investment from the Investment Fund for Wales through appointed fund managers Foresight.

Investment Fund for Northern Ireland

Needi

Armagh based, female founded, tech start-up Needi received funding of £450,000 from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland’s equity arm.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

Power Roll

Based in Murton, Power Roll, a pioneer in the solar energy transition, has raised £4.3 million in its most recent funding round, including £1.5 million from NPIF II – Maven Equity Finance, which is managed by Maven Capital Partners as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

Cytix

A growing cybersecurity company has raised £1.6m to expand its client base and scale its operations as demand grows for support managing tech defences.

Investment Fund for Northern Ireland

INQDATA

Data solutions company INQDATA received £750,000 in equity investment from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland in a deal led by Clarendon Fund Managers.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II

True Position Robotics

Nottingham-based True Position Robotics (TPR) raises £1 million equity investment. The equity investment received through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II and managed by Mercia Ventures will enable the business to scale up operations and continue its research and development.

Managed Funds Programme

Yoto

Started in 2017, Yoto is an interactive audio player platform for kids. With big growth ambitions, it sought finance to scale its products, processes and systems and allow Yoto to expand internationally and to hire a world-class team.

Investment Programme

3-SIXTY

3-SIXTY designs, produces and installs high quality graphics for retail and event spaces, using innovative ultraviolet/LED and dye sublimating technology. With help from Compass Business Finance, 3-SIXTY was able to boost its evolution with a range of new machinery.