SME Online Forum: British Business Bank

SME Online Forum

SME Online Forum is a monthly session for techUK's SME members. Each month, we'll focus on a different topic important to SME members and hear from thought leaders and professional to support your business. The session also provides a opportunity to discuss and network with peers and colleagues.

British Business Bank

The British Business Bank aims to drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the UK, and enable the transition to a net zero economy, by supporting access to finance for smaller businesses. It is 100% Government owned, but independently managed. It brings expertise and Government money to the smaller business finance markets and works with over 130 partners such as banks, leasing companies, venture capital funds and web-based platforms.

Businesses apply for finance through our partners who, because they work with us, can lend and invest more, especially to younger and faster growing companies.Their programmes are designed to bring benefits to smaller businesses that are start-ups, high growth, or simply viable but underfunded. We have two commercial subsidiaries, British Business Investments Ltd and British Patient Capital Ltd, which make commercial investments into providers of finance to smaller business in the UK.

On Thursday 16 March British Business Bank, the UK’s business development bank, is hosting a webinar for techUK members to find out more about the role it plays in the UK economy. 

Hear from Steve Conibear, UK Network Director on the Bank’s programmes and opportunities for businesses from start-ups to scale-ups to access finance.