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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
  • United Kingdom
Investment stages
  • Pre-seed
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
Industries
  • SME Finance
  • Venture Capital
  • Innovation Finance
  • Economic Development
About
British Business Bank catalyzes UK entrepreneurship by deploying government-backed capital through loans, equity funds, and venture programs targeting innovative SMEs. It focuses on closing financing gaps, fostering regional ecosystems, and enabling inclusive economic growth across early to scale-up stages.
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$125K
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$1.3M
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Investment Thesis

British Business Bank fuels UK small businesses via government-backed loans, equity funds, and venture programs targeting innovative SMEs. It bridges financing gaps to drive regional growth and entrepreneurship.
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Co Invest
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Manager's Experience

Led by public-sector finance professionals with experience in SME financing, venture programs, and innovation policy. The team focuses on mobilizing private capital, supporting regional ecosystems, and addressing structural funding gaps.

British Business Bank Contacts Information

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Team

Louis Taylor - Chief Executive Officer

Catherine Lewis La Torre - CEO

British Patient Capital & British Business Investments

Jenny Tooth OBE - Chairman

Portfolio

2D Heat Limited

Adarga Limited

Additive Manufacturing Technologies Ltd

Airfinity Limited

Airportr Technologies Ltd

Altitude Angel Ltd

Amplyfi Ltd

Arctic Shores Limited

Arctoris Ltd

B-Secur Limited

Beamery Inc

PolyAI

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