British Business Bank

British Business Bank is the UK’s economic development bank, entirely owned by the Department for Business and Trade and headquartered in Sheffield. Established in 2014, its mission is to boost sustainable growth by improving access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses across the UK—through mechanisms like start-up loans, government-backed guarantees, and private capital investment. Acting through over 200 delivery partners, it is the UK’s largest domestic investor in venture and growth capital, supporting key sectors and driving innovation and regional prosperity.