Success Stories

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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Growth Guarantee Scheme

Câr-y-Môr

Câr-y-Môr is the first community-owned regenerative ocean farm in Wales. With a diverse membership of over 300 individuals from various backgrounds, Câr-y-Môr has become a shining example of community-driven sustainability and innovation.

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Cumbria Crystal

From Cumbria to Casino Royale. How debt finance helped this manufacturer supply James Bond’s whisky glasses

Enterprise Finance Guarantee

The Cocktail Service Ltd

Established in 2009 by university friends and based in Oxford, The Cocktail Service Ltd is a fast-growing provider of premium mobile bars for festivals and events.

ENABLE Guarantees

FW Properties

Based in Norwich, small housebuilder FW Properties specialise in developing distinctive contemporary properties across Norfolk and Suffolk.

ENABLE Guarantees

Aeroplas

Based near West Bromwich, West Midlands, Aeroplas is a manufacturer of thermo injection moulding products.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund

Dynamo Taxis

A Coventry-based manufacturer responsible for producing all electric black taxis – ‘Hackney Carriages’ – approved by Transport for London has secured a £1.25m loan.

Enterprise Finance Guarantee

Boho Bride Ltd

Boho Bride is a bridal boutique based near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

Enterprise Capital Funds

Grapeshot

Started in Cambridge, Grapeshot is a brand safety platform that helps marketers, publishers and media organisations target customers more accurately in any language and in real time, globally.

Enterprise Capital Funds

Photonic Solutions

Originally established in 1999, Edinburgh-based Photonic Solutions distributes, installs and provides technical support of high powered, complex laser systems to the UK scientific and industrial market. Delivered by a team of highly qualified scientists, Photonic Solutions provides testing, modification, user training and servicing of equipment to its customers.

Enterprise Capital Funds

Doctify

Doctify is a healthtech platform built by medics for healthcare providers, doctors and patients.

Enterprise Capital Funds

FA Bio (formerly Fungi Alert)

FA Bio is developing sustainable farming solutions that can replace or enhance chemical inputs. Based at Rothamsted Research Centre in Harpenden, FA Bio is using a unique microbial sampling technology that selectively collects samples from fields and uses them to derive potential bio-products.

ENABLE Funding

Cheshire Retail (NW) Ltd

Since opening its first shop in 2010, Cheshire Retail (NW) Ltd now serves customers across St Helens, Birkenhead, Runcorn and The Wirral through a 10-strong portfolio of discount retail premises.

ENABLE Funding

Fentrade Ltd

Fentrade Ltd, established in 2018, manufactures aluminium windows, bi-fold doors and commercial entrance systems for businesses.

ENABLE Funding

Ronimix Concrete Ltd

Ronimix Concrete Ltd is an Essex-based, batch on-site concrete, screed and concrete pump hire operator. Established by Luke Scarbrow in 2008, it is now owned and operated by Jenny Scarbrow and Paul Bradley.

Enterprise Finance Guarantee

Comesto Ltd

Comesto Ltd is an online marketing platform that introduces independent food and drink brands to trade buyers.

Enterprise Finance Guarantee

The Cake Crew

Based in Bala, North Wales, The Cake Crew Ltd is a manufacturer of bakery products (primarily cupcakes) for major national retailers.

Enterprise Finance Guarantee

Dartington Crystal Holdings Ltd

Based in Torrington, North Devon, Dartington Crystal was founded in 1967 and is a leading UK brand in crystal and glassware.

Enterprise Capital Funds

Active Partners

Active Partners: A Funder’s experience of raising an Enterprise Capital Fund with British Business Bank

Enterprise Finance Guarantee

CM Precision Components Ltd

CM Precision Components Ltd is a leading supplier of precision engineered components within the UK and Ireland located in Downpatrick, near Belfast.