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Learn how other UK businesses have used external finance to reach their ambition

Here’s just some of the tens of thousands of smaller businesses funded through our partners, with the support of British Business Bank’s programmes.

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Enterprise Capital Funds

NQ64

NQ64 are a chain of unique bars across the country offering a range of specialist beers and cocktails which can be enjoyed by customers while playing a range of retro arcade games and consoles.

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Midlands Engine Investment Fund

Natural HR

MEIF investment delivered by Midven will help HR software business create 10 jobs and develop additional product lines over the next three years

Start Up Loans

DALE Coaching Ltd

Learn how DALE Coaching Ltd used funding from a British Business Bank programme. Read more about how the funding helped them.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Horizon Guides

A Sheffield company which produces downloadable travel guides closed a £325,000 funding round from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund

CyberOwl

A cybersecurity company whose platform could help to safeguard critical infrastructure and smart transport systems from attack is to open a base in the Midlands after closing a £1m funding round.

Start Up Loans

Rockflower

Start Up Loan recipient Andrew McAlpine took out a loan to help develop his flower kiosk, Rockflower.

Start Up Loans

Synergy Dance

Rachael Hurton has always had a passion for dance and performance and in 2014 she brought her dream to life by starting Synergy Dance – a dance fitness programme for children of all ages.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Fire Safety Managers

At the age of five, Paul Hughes survived a devastating fire that destroyed his family home. In 2015 Paul launched his own fire safety business Fire Safety Managers and is now delivering lifesaving solutions and training to businesses and education providers across the country from his Chester base.

Start Up Loans

MBJ London

Learn how MBJ London used funding from a British Business Bank programme. Read more about how the funding helped them.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund

Swoopos

MILTON KEYNES/NOTTINGHAM, 08 October 2018: Foresight Group LLP (“Foresight”) announces a £500,000 equity investment into Mobile Pay Systems, trading as Swoopos (“Swoopos” or the “Company”) through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (“MEIF”).

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Absolute Antibody

Absolute Antibody is a Tees Valley based business which has benefited from a six figure investment.  From its headquarters in Wilton, the business specialises in the sequencing, engineering and recombinant production of antibodies and offers related protein engineering services.

Start Up Loans

EMA Training Ltd

Learn how EMA Training Ltd used funding from a British Business Bank programme. Read more about how the funding helped them.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Holmesterne Foods

Richmond-based food manufacturing company Holmesterne Foods  expanded its product range to include meat-free alternatives after receiving a £250,000 investment from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund

RJW Metalworks

A West Bromwich-based steelwork fabricator has received a £35,000 investment boost from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), delivered by BCRS Business Loans.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund

Swoop Applications

Swoop has created a market-leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform called Colateral, enabling retailers and brands to manage their in store marketing campaigns, cutting waste and driving sales.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

My Fish

A fish and seafood supplier expanded  following £250k funding from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Ski-Lifts Limited

Maven Capital Partners led a £650,000 investment in Manchester-headquartered passenger transfers booking platform Ski-Lifts Limited.

Start Up Loans

Mayim Mermaid Academy

Michelle Forsbrey is a keen surfer, skier and swimmer. When she’s not working as a flight attendant she is drawn to the ocean, beach and water; a true Mermaid at heart.

Start Up Loans

Elphius Flux

Elphius Flux is an upcycling business, specialising in industrial and modern furniture. Based in Chesterfield, Jason and Gwen Hopkinson create bespoke, custom-made furniture from salvaged and reclaimed materials.