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Partners and providers

Explore your options

Below, you’ll find potential partners offering financial support or possible funding solutions.

Please note this is not a complete list of all market providers. Presence on this list, which is provided for information purposes only, should not be taken as any endorsement of the provider or partner or any of its products, by British Business Bank.

Providers will have a variety of eligibility criteria for each product they offer, and not all applicants will necessarily meet these.  Businesses should always consider taking independent financial, accounting, tax and legal advice before entering into any financial arrangement.

Responsible Finance Providers

A responsible finance provider - typically a Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) - is a not for profit, community-rooted lender that offers flexible lending to businesses and social enterprises.

Supporting Organisations

Supporting organisations are a network of financial partners, investor groups, and business support services that work with the British Business Bank to help UK businesses access finance.

  1. Step 1.

    Explore finance options

    Answer a few quick questions about your business to discover potential finance options.

    Start exploring
  2. Step 2.

    Prepare for finance

    Learn what steps you should take to prepare for Start Up Loans.

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  3. Step 3.

    Find providers and partners

    Find providers and partners who could support you with accessing Start Up Loans.

Related products

Learn about finance programmes and government-backed schemes delivered by the British Business Bank. These initiatives are designed to help UK businesses access the finance they need to grow and succeed.

  • Open for applications

    South West Investment Fund

    A £200 million investment fund aimed at driving the growth of smaller businesses in the South West by providing commercially focused finance through Smaller Loans, Debt Finance and Equity Finance.

    South West Investment Fund
  • Open for applications

    Start Up Loans

    Over 115,000 business ideas supported with more than £1.1 billion worth of loans. We offer low-interest personal loans and free mentoring to help you start or grow a new business.

    Visit Start Up Loans

Articles

These are articles sourced both internally and externally, to provide further information and support relating to Start-Up Loans. 

Start Up Loans

Find out more about Start Up Loans and how they can help your business. Our guide explains what they are, who they suit, and how to apply.

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What documents do you need to apply for a loan?

Looking to secure funding for your start-up? You'll need to supply these documents when starting the application process.

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We make reasonable efforts to keep the content on this page up to date, but we do not guarantee or warrant (implied or otherwise) that it is current, accurate or complete. Organisations listed on this page work alongside the British Business Bank on certain programmes or schemes, however, many of the finance types listed do not fall within these. This list is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute advice of any kind, including legal, financial, tax, or other professional advice. You should always seek professional or specialist advice or support before doing anything on the basis of the content of this list.

Neither British Business Bank plc nor any of its subsidiaries are liable for any loss or damage (foreseeable or not) that may come from relying on this list, whether as result of our negligence, breach of contract or otherwise. “Loss” includes (but is not limited to) any direct, indirect, or consequential loss, loss of income, revenue, benefits, profits, opportunity, anticipated savings, or data. We do not exclude liability for any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under English law.