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British Business Bank

British Business Bank

Sheffield, Englandbritish-business-bank.co.uk

Overview

The British Business Bank is a state-owned economic development bank established by the UK Government. Its aim is to increase the supply of credit to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as providing business advice services. The bank does not lend to SMEs directly, but instead works with other financial institutions to increase access to funding.

Year Founded

2014

Portfolio Companies

230

Investments

British Business Bank investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Draig TherapeuticsJul 2026Series BCo-investor
Alchemab TherapeuticsJul 2026Series A ExtensionLead
Kraken Technology GroupJul 2026Series BCo-investor
Propel FinanceJun 2026DebtLead
Oxford Quantum CircuitsJun 2026Series CCo-investor

Key People

Tara Reeves

Non-executive Director

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSheffield, England
Year Founded2014

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