The British Business Bank uses research and analysis to design, improve and create new solutions to make finance markets work better. We regularly evaluate our interventions to ensure that they continue to address effectively market weaknesses.
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Small Business Finance Markets Report 2024
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Small Business Equity Tracker 2021
Our Small Business Equity Tracker 2021 report provides an in-depth assessment of equity finance for smaller businesses. It is intended not only to inform the development of the Bank’s own strategy, but also to inform wider developments in both the market and government policy.
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Small Business Finance Markets Report 2021
The report focuses on the impact of Covid-19 on small business finance markets and the implications for 2021, and the use of finance by smaller businesses and market developments in finance products.
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UK Private Debt Research Report 2020
The UK Private Debt Research Report 2020, published with support from the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), is the first time primary data collection and analysis has been reported for the smaller and Lower Mid-Market segment of the UK private debt market.
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UK Venture Capital Financial Returns 2020
The UK Venture Capital Financial Returns 2020 report provides a comprehensive assessment of the performance of UK VC funds since 2002, and an overview of the current VC market, in light of Covid-19.
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Alone together: Entrepreneurship and diversity in the UK
Our report on entrepreneurship and diversity in the UK examines the profound effects ethnic and economic background, gender and place have on entrepreneurial opportunities and outcomes.
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Small Business Finance Markets update, July 2020
The quarterly markets update provides an overview of the main developments in SME finance markets. It updates key data contained in the Small Business Finance Markets 2019/20 report for the period from April to June.
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Small Business Equity Tracker 2020
Our Small Business Equity Tracker 2020 report provides an in-depth picture of equity finance for smaller businesses. It is intended not only to inform the development of the Bank’s own strategy, but also to inform wider developments in both the market and government policy.
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Small Business Finance Markets Update, April 2020
Small Business Finance Markets Update, April 2020
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Midlands Engine Investment Fund - Early Assessment Report
This report covers the early assessment of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) which took place between September 2019 and March 2020.
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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund - Early Assessment Report
This report covers the early assessment of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIoSIF) which took place between January and March 2020.
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Small Business Finance Markets Report 2020
This year’s report explores developments since the Bank’s creation in 2014 alongside a more in-depth look at opportunities for strengthening local finance markets across the UK.
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UK Venture Capital Financial Returns 2019
The Analysis of UK Venture Capital Financial Returns report provides the most comprehensive and robust approach to date for assessing the comparative performance of UK VC funds compared to US VC funds since 2002.
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Download The Future of DC Pensions report
Learn more about the future of defined contributions pensions, exploring access to venture capital and growth equity.
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The Future of DC Pensions: Enabling Access to Venture Capital and Growth Equity
The Future of DC Pensions: Enabling Access to Venture Capital and Growth Equity report provides an in-depth assessment of the case for defined contribution (DC) pension scheme investment in venture capital and growth equity, and proposes solutions to overcome key risks and challenges to access.
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Evaluation of Start Up Loans: Year 3 Report
The Start Up Loans programme offers loans, alongside business support and mentoring, to individuals across the UK looking to start a business or to develop a recently established business. The main aim of the evaluation was to assess the economic impact and value for money of the programme.
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Small Business Equity Tracker 2019
Our Small Business Equity Tracker 2019 report provides a unique, in depth picture of equity finance for smaller businesses. It is intended not only to inform the development of the Bank’s own strategy, but also to inform wider developments in both the market and government policy.
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Small Business Finance Markets report 2019
Read the Small Business Finance Markets 2018/19 report to learn more about the finance markets for smaller businesses.
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UK VC & Female Founders report
Find the UK VC & Female Founders report here, which identifies the barriers faced by female-led firms in accessing venture capital.