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75Media secures seven-figure NPIF II investment to power expansion and innovation Leeds-based disrupter in the outdoor advertising industry will use the investment to further technological advancements, making the sector more accessible to all
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75Media secures seven-figure NPIF II investment to power expansion and innovation Leeds-based disrupter in the outdoor advertising industry will use the investment to further technological advancements, making the sector more accessible to all Press release 05 March 2025 75Media, the UK’s […]
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British Patient Capital announces £15m investment in Quantexa’s $175 million Series F Investment Round
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British Patient Capital announces £15m investment in Quantexa’s $175 million Series F Investment Round Press release 05 March 2025 British Patient Capital, a commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, has made a £15m follow on investment in Quantexa, a global leader in Decision […]
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Longa
Success Story
Success Story 04 March 2025 Cardiff-based Turkish restaurant Longa expanded to a second site thanks to funding from the Investment Fund for Wales through appointed fund managers BCRS Business Loans. Region/Nation Wales Sector Hospitality, Accommodation and Food Service Activities Programme […]
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SME Intermediary Survey 2024
75% SMEs are looking to grow their business in the next 12 months 74% SMEs are not well informed about early stage equity 69% SMEs’ lack of awareness of finance options available remains the biggest barrier to demand 84% State gaps in finance supply for SMEs, regardless of their development stage […]
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Challenger and specialist bank lending hits record high, but overall proportion of smaller businesses accessing finance is down amid challenging economic conditions, finds latest British Business Bank research
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Challenger and specialist bank lending hits record high, but overall proportion of smaller businesses accessing finance is down amid challenging economic conditions, finds latest British Business Bank research Press release 04 March 2025 Challenger and specialist banks account for 60% of gross […]
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Small Business Finance Markets Report 2025 Infographic
60% Challenger and specialist banks accounted for 60% of all lending drawn from banks in 2024. £37.3bn of lending to smaller businesses by challenger and specialist banks in 2024, 8% higher than in 2023. 59% of total gross lending in 2023 provided by challenger and specialist banks, exceeding the […]
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Arāya Ventures rolls out £20m first fund to back 60 innovative startups
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Arāya Ventures rolls out £20m first fund to back 60 innovative startups Press release 03 March 2025 Founder & Managing Partner Rupa Popat announces Arāya Ventures has completed a second close of the Arāya Super Angel Fund at £18.2million and received a milestone £5 million commitment from British […]
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NPIF II funding opens door to growth for aluminium and security specialist
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NPIF II funding opens door to growth for aluminium and security specialist Press release 28 February 2025 A Bradford company that specialises in aluminium doors and security access systems has secured a £250,000 loan from NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Debt as part of the […]
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Small Business Finance Markets Report 2025 – Factsheet
What is the Small Business Finance Markets Report? The British Business Bank’s annual Small Business Finance Markets Report is a comprehensive and impartial assessment of finance markets for smaller UK businesses, acting as a trusted source of information about how they operate and deliver. This is […]
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Maven leads multi-million investment in Kani Payments to fuel growth
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Maven leads multi-million investment in Kani Payments to fuel growth Press release 26 February 2025 Maven Capital Partners ("Maven"), one of the UK’s leading private equity firms, has led a multi-million investment into Newcastle based fintech specialist, Kani Payments (“Kani”). The transaction […]