Loans and deals completed

21/05/2025

Sustainable advanced manufacturing start-up founded by Professor Kate Black backed by NPIF II to scale in Liverpool

A female founded advanced manufacturing business has raised £600k of investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II to scale-up the solutions it provides to manufacturers across the world. Liverpool-based Atomik AM, which creates sustainable materials and patented technologies to support scalable and efficient advanced manufacturing, was founded in October 2022 by Professor Kate Black, […]

19/05/2025

Welsh business thrives and ‘takes root’ thanks to funding

An exotic plant business is thriving in Wales and the rest of the UK, thanks to a funding stream which opened the doors to selling its products in a major UK department store and has now led to its most profitable month in operation. The Secret Plant House, the brainchild of young Llanelli entrepreneurs Cameron […]

19/05/2025

Popular Paisley Pie shop sees hike in customers following Business Gateway support

A popular Paisley Pie shop has seen a dramatic increase in customers after the business owner accessed support from Business Gateway. Launched in 2023 by Scott Mcginlay, Paisley Pie Co has quickly gained a loyal following for its artisanal pies and premium baked goods, building a reputation for creating pies with every filling imaginable, from […]

15/05/2025

GC Business Finance powers UK start ups with over £24m in Start Up Loan funding

GC Business Finance (GCBF), a Business Support Partner for the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans (SUL) programme, has injected over £24m in SUL funding into smaller businesses across the UK during the 2024/25 financial year. With 2,127 Start-Up Loans delivered by GCBF, the funding has supported businesses across a wide range of sectors. Operating […]

14/05/2025

British Business Bank invests in Space Forge through Regional Angels Programme

The British Business Bank today announces the first investment under its new co-investment strategy as part of its £285m Regional Angels Programme to Wales-based Space Forge, a company that utilises the space environment to manufacture advanced semiconductor materials for critical infrastructure, ensuring more powerful and resilient capabilities across telecommunications, aerospace, and quantum. Space Forge’s £22.6m series […]

14/05/2025

From romantic gift to international business with £75k NPIF II support

Bolton-based gifting business, A Year of Dates, has secured a £75k loan from NPIF II – GC Business Finance & River Capital Smaller Loans, which is managed by the consortium as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). Founded in 2016 by Kate Greenhalgh, A Year of Dates creates unique, experience-based gifts. […]

12/05/2025

Edinburgh start-up keeping the community fighting fit thanks to Business Gateway support

An Edinburgh start-up is making a major impact in communities after accessing support from Business Gateway. Blast Boxing, a community interest company, aims to improve mental and physical wellbeing through accessible boxing classes and one-to-one sessions. Designed to help locals get fit, have fun and learn core boxing skills, the sessions take place in a […]

08/05/2025

Allica Bank completes £5.85m bridging facility and celebrates record month for bridging finance

Allica Bank has completed a £5.85m bridging facility to support the acquisition of a prime London asset, underlining a benchmark month for the bank’s bridging team. The facility, introduced by Arc & Co, was secured against an office building in Marylebone with planning consent for six luxury apartments. The borrower, who met Allica at MIPIM, […]

06/05/2025

Funding deal enables Cheltenham car detailing company to acquire headquarters and expand

A Cheltenham-based car detailing company is driving forward its franchising growth plans after securing a £455,000 funding deal to purchase its business headquarters in the town. Elite Car Spa, owned by local entrepreneur Chris Cottam, utilised the working capital provided by Reward Funding to acquire the purpose-designed property on Tewkesbury Road and lay the foundations to franchise […]

30/04/2025

British Business Bank to invest £7m alongside five emerging angel syndicates facilitated by Haatch

The British Business Bank has committed £7m to a new platform enabling it to invest alongside five of the UK’s promising and emerging angel syndicates. The platform will be managed by Haatch, an existing partner of the Bank. The initial cohort of five angel syndicates have been selected by the British Business Bank, including two […]

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