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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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.

ENABLE Guarantees

FW Properties

Based in Norwich, small housebuilder FW Properties specialise in developing distinctive contemporary properties across Norfolk and Suffolk.

ENABLE Guarantees

Aeroplas

Based near West Bromwich, West Midlands, Aeroplas is a manufacturer of thermo injection moulding products.

Enterprise Capital Funds

Grapeshot

Started in Cambridge, Grapeshot is a brand safety platform that helps marketers, publishers and media organisations target customers more accurately in any language and in real time, globally.

Enterprise Capital Funds

Photonic Solutions

Originally established in 1999, Edinburgh-based Photonic Solutions distributes, installs and provides technical support of high powered, complex laser systems to the UK scientific and industrial market. Delivered by a team of highly qualified scientists, Photonic Solutions provides testing, modification, user training and servicing of equipment to its customers.

Enterprise Capital Funds

Doctify

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

Enterprise Capital Funds

FA Bio (formerly Fungi Alert)

FA Bio is developing sustainable farming solutions that can replace or enhance chemical inputs. Based at Rothamsted Research Centre in Harpenden, FA Bio is using a unique microbial sampling technology that selectively collects samples from fields and uses them to derive potential bio-products.

ENABLE Funding

Fentrade Ltd

Fentrade Ltd, established in 2018, manufactures aluminium windows, bi-fold doors and commercial entrance systems for businesses.

ENABLE Funding

Ronimix Concrete Ltd

Ronimix Concrete Ltd is an Essex-based, batch on-site concrete, screed and concrete pump hire operator. Established by Luke Scarbrow in 2008, it is now owned and operated by Jenny Scarbrow and Paul Bradley.

Enterprise Finance Guarantee

Dartington Crystal Holdings Ltd

Based in Torrington, North Devon, Dartington Crystal was founded in 1967 and is a leading UK brand in crystal and glassware.

Enterprise Capital Funds

Active Partners

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

Enterprise Finance Guarantee

Kalopsia Collective CIC

Edinburgh based Kalopsia is a batch textiles manufacturer for mills, independent businesses and retailers.

British Business Investments

Hannah Woodgates Hair Design

Hannah Woodgates Hair Design is a salon based in Bude, Cornwall. The business attracted attention by using social media to advertise their contemporary hair styling, unique in the area.

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.

Exonate Limited

Exonate Limited raised £1m in Angel Investment to develop life-changing eye drops

Enterprise Finance Guarantee

Miss Macaroon

Miss Macaroon, set up by social entrepreneur and trained pastry chef Rosie Ginday, is a high-end patisserie with a difference.