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British Business Bank
AddedFeb 20, 2024
UpdatedJul 9, 2026
British Business Bank

British Business Bank

Operating

UK's state-owned British Business Bank, providing financial services, funds, start-up loans, and investments to small businesses.

Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, GB
Founded
2014
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The British Business Bank is the UK's state-owned economic development bank focused on improving finance markets for smaller businesses. It offers a range of financial services, including funds, start-up loans, and investments, primarily targeting small and medium-sized enterprises across the United Kingdom. The bank operates various programs, such as the Recovery Loan Scheme, to support business growth and economic development.

As a government-backed institution, the British Business Bank plays a crucial role in the UK's financial ecosystem. It provides valuable resources and guidance to entrepreneurs, including advice on pitching to investors. The bank also publishes performance data and annual reports to maintain transparency. Notable in its portfolio is Funding Circle, a peer-to-peer lending platform, which received significant investment from the bank.

British Business Bank - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments3
Current Portfolio Count3
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Series D2 (66.7%)
Series B1 (33.3%)

Stage Mix

Series D 67%Series B 33%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Kraken Technology Group logo

Kraken Technology Group

Elliptic logo

Elliptic

Funding Circle logo

Funding Circle

British Business Bank - Classification

Also Known As
  • British Business Bank plc
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 522000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
  • 522100Depository Credit Intermediation
  • 522110Commercial Banking
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6020Commercial Banks