British Business Bank - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, GB
Founded
2014
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
Portfolio Companies6
Follow-on Investments1
Current Portfolio Count6
Total Invested$27M
Average Investment$27M
Largest Investment$27M
Smallest Investment$27M
USD-attributed amounts across 1 of 7 disclosed investments.
