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UK small business equity investment declined 11% in 2022 driven by a downturn in market conditions in second half of the year, as ongoing market challenges continue into 2023
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UK small business equity investment declined 11% in 2022 driven by a downturn in market conditions in second half of the year, as ongoing market challenges continue into 2023 Press release 15 June 2023 Following a record year in 2021, the number of investment deals fell in 2022 by 7% to around […]
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Research and Publications
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. Performance We organise programmes and provide current […]
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What is a revolving credit facility?
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What is a revolving credit facility? Businesses with short-term funding needs, such as unexpected bills, a cash flow gap , or a business growth opportunity , may benefit from accessing revolving credit. Throughout the growth of a small or medium-sized enterprise, there may be times when a […]
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Small Business Equity Tracker 2023 – Factsheet
What is the Small Business Equity Tracker? The ninth annual British Business Bank Equity Tracker report examines recent trends in equity investment into UK SMEs. This year’s report also examines UK strengths and opportunities in breakthrough technologies. This is a summary of key findings and […]
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What is trade finance and how does it work?
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What is trade finance and how does it work? Trade finance, also known as export finance , can help UK businesses succeed at trading internationally. Businesses selling goods or services overseas may face risks regarding cash flow and payment from buyers . Trade finance helps businesses to manage […]
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British Business Bank appoints Chantal Geall as its new Chief Risk Officer
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British Business Bank appoints Chantal Geall as its new Chief Risk Officer Press release 09 June 2023 The British Business Bank has appointed Chantal Geall as its new Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective from September 2023. Chantal Geall joins the British Business Bank from Lumon Pay, a private […]
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Investing in Women Code closing the finance gap
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Investing in Women Code closing the finance gap Press release 07 June 2023 A higher percentage of venture capital deals made by Investing in Women Code (IWC) signatories feature at least one female founder as compared to the wider market, a new report shows This is the third year in a row that IWC […]
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Isomer Capital defies industry headwinds with an early first close of new €250m fund, Isomer Capital III
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Isomer Capital defies industry headwinds with an early first close of new €250m fund, Isomer Capital III Press release 05 June 2023 Earlier-than-expected first close of Isomer Capital’s third flagship fund continues proven strategy of investing in Europe’s best venture capital funds and their […]
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National debt lender raises further £30m following record year
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National debt lender raises further £30m following record year Press release 31 May 2023 Fast-growing finance provider Frontier Development Capital (FDC) has raised a further £30m from two of its existing investors after completing a record year for investment. The additional funding, which comes […]
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British Business Bank agrees initial £75m ENABLE Guarantee with Cynergy Bank
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British Business Bank agrees initial £75m ENABLE Guarantee with Cynergy Bank Press release 30 May 2023 The British Business Bank has agreed an initial £75m ENABLE Guarantee with Cynergy Bank. The guarantee will cover a portfolio of term loans secured, within the commercial real estate sector (e.g. […]