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British Business Bank

Government · The North of England

Part of Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

Development bank wholly owned by HM Government that supports the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.

british-business-bank.co.uk

Its parts: Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.

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OpenInvestmentEngland-wide

Enterprise Capital Funds Programme

British Business Bank

Enterprise Capital Funds (ECFs) bring together private and public money to make investments in high growth, early stage, businesses.

Area
EnglandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
OpenGrantUK-wide

Support and Finance for UK Businesses

British Business Bank

Find Government-backed support, loans, and guidance available to businesses operating in the UK. Information is available on the British Business Bank website.

Deadline
Listed on Find a grant until 2030-03-31
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Open all yearLoan

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II: Debt Finance

NEL Fund Managers, British Business Bank

A debt finance fund to help smaller business owners deliver their business ambitions and grow. Aimed at smaller companies that can demonstrate growth potential.

Amount
£100,000 to £2,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearLoan

NPIF II - NEL Smaller Loans

NEL Fund Managers, British Business Bank

Loans of £25,000 to £100,000 from NEL Fund Managers for new or growing businesses in the North East and Tees Valley, for growth such as expansion, new staff, equipment, working capital or premises.

Amount
£25,000 to £100,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearLoanUK-wide

Start Up Loan

GC Business Finance, British Business Bank, Business Enterprise Fund

Government-backed personal loan of £500 to £25,000 at 7.5% fixed interest for individuals starting or growing a business in the UK.

Amount
£500 to £25,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearLoan

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II)

FW Capital, British Business Bank

Loans from £100,000 to £2 million for small and medium-sized businesses to grow in the North of England.

Amount
£100,000 to £2,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North West EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearInvestment

NPIF II - Maven Equity Finance

Maven Capital Partners

Equity finance of up to £5 million for ambitious, growth-focused start-ups and established SMEs in the North East of England. Run by Maven as fund manager for the British Business Bank's Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.

Amount
Up to £5,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearInvestment

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II - Equity North West

Praetura Ventures

Equity investment of up to £5m for growth-stage businesses headquartered in or moving to the North, across sustainability, consumer, tech, hardware, health and services sectors.

Amount
Up to £5,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North West EnglandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearLoanUK-wide

Growth Guarantee Scheme

British Business Bank

Government-backed guarantee scheme supporting access to finance for UK smaller businesses to invest and grow, with up to £2m per business group available through accredited lenders.

Amount
Up to £2,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

Learn with Start-up Loans

Start-up Loans, British Business Bank

Free courses from Start-up Loans and The Open University covering business essentials, digital skills, bookkeeping, climate and sustainability, mental health and wellbeing for entrepreneurs and would-be business owners.

Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearInvestment

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II – Equity Finance

Mercia Ventures, British Business Bank

Equity investment for established businesses with ambitious plans, or large start-ups with high growth potential.

Amount
Up to £5,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Check statusTool or resource

British Business Bank: Finance finder

British Business Bank

A British Business Bank finance finder listed on the West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub page as a resource; the text gives no further details.

Local Landscape rating 4 out of 10
Check statusLoan

East of England Investment Fund

British Business Bank

A commercial finance fund offering debt finance from £25,000 to £2 million and equity finance up to £5 million to help smaller businesses start, scale and grow.

Amount
£25,000 to £5,000,000
Area
East of EnglandLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10

Open from Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

Open all yearLoan

Growth Loans

GC Business Finance

NPIF II Smaller Loans from £25,000 to £100,000 for businesses looking to expand, take on staff or diversify.

Amount
£25,000 to £100,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North West EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearLoan

NPIF II Debt Finance – Mercia

Mercia Debt, Mercia

Debt finance from £100,000 to £2 million for businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber that can demonstrate growth potential, for example to hire staff, launch products, fund marketing or buy equipment.

Amount
£100,000 to £2,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearLoan

NPIF II Smaller Loans

River Capital

Debt finance from £25,000 to £100,000 for new or growing businesses in the North West.

Amount
£25,000 to £100,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Liverpool City Region, Lancashire, CumbriaLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearLoan

NPIF II Smaller Loans

GC Business Finance

Loans of £25,000 to £100,000 for SMEs across the North of England to invest in equipment, expansion, recruitment or cash flow improvements.

Amount
£25,000 to £100,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Greater Manchester, Cheshire and WarringtonLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearLoan

NPIF II - BEF Small Loans

Business Enterprise Fund

Loans from £25,000 to £100,000 for new or growing businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Amount
£25,000 to £100,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10

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