#ICYMI : We signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Innovate UK.

With our shared commitment to supporting UK businesses, we will work together to back innovation and accelerate opportunities for cutting-edge businesses.

Find out more here: bit.ly/3WiKaVd

If you're thinking of using external finance to support your business goals, our finance finder tool is a good place to start.

Answer six simple questions and learn what types of investment may be most suitable for you 👉 bit.ly/2BThmbW

We’ve committed $50.8m to @evolutionequity’s $1.1bn cybersecurity fund. The fund will support the UK’s leading technology companies as they scale.

Read more here: bit.ly/4b9EdxL

Our #SmallBizNetZero report found that reducing carbon emissions is a priority for nearly half of UK smaller businesses.

Read the full report to find out more about smaller business transition to net zero 👉 bit.ly/3o8Kh3K

#NetZero

Small businesses can play a significant role in fighting #ClimateChange and driving sustainable growth. Your business could be one of them ♻️ 🌱

Here’s how 👉 bit.ly/35lqiIj

News | The dedication and commitment of three students has seen them shortlisted for nursing awards.

Amber Fletcher, Farha Hajat and Jamie Percy-Roberts are up for several Student Nursing Times Awards.

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#CitizensOfChange | MSci Nursing with Leadership @uniofleicester 💙

It was an honour to officially open University of Leicester Science Kitchen with our #BakeOff star Dr Josh Smalley this morning. The kitchen will be used by Josh for food-related scientific demonstrations, talks, research and events – delicious!

News | Bake Off star rustles up a recipe for chemistry success with new campus science kitchen

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#CitizensOfChange | #GBBO | Dr Josh Smalley Leicester Chemistry British Bake Off

Having a diverse group of investors, Anthemis discovered they can better connect with diverse communities.

This helps attracting diverse founders and teams.

Read our report for actionable pathways to improving diversity in #VC : bit.ly/45dgFWl

How much #equity should you be prepared to offer to get your first investor? Is it worse to ask for too little or too much?

Businesses share their advice and and pitfalls to avoid when taking this step 👇
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By backing innovation, we will ensure that start-up and scale-up capital is available for firms developing groundbreaking technologies that
will shape the economy of the future.

Find out more about what we do: british-business-bank.co.uk/what-the-briti…

Love this - my current and past organisations working even more closely together for the benefit of #innovation -led businesses across the UK. 👏 ❤️

Today we kick start series 4 of our Fast Track to Funding for Women in Business online webinar📈

We’re looking forward to taking this cohort of women further in their funding journey.

British Business Bank Debbie Lewis @ NatWest Lewis Stringer Sophie Dale-Black PhD

If you're thinking of using external finance to support your business goals, our finance finder tool is a good place to start.

Answer six simple questions and learn what types of investment may be most suitable for you 👉 bit.ly/2BThmbW

Following an accident that left Leo with life changing injuries, he took up woodworking to learn a new skill and support his mental health. This passion transformed into a business.

Now his online shop Hand-i-Craft is an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs.

#StartUpLoans

Starting a business doesn't come with a manual.

Focused on the 7 common business challenges and the types of finance that could help you meet them, our new guide will help you make informed choices.

Download it here: bit.ly/3MuzkWi

#ICYMI : The Growth Guarantee Scheme is an extension of the Recovery Loan Scheme, which is due to end in June 2024.

The new scheme is expected to support 11,000 smaller businesses.

Read more here: bit.ly/3wH84yN

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II will help ensure growing and startup companies will have access to equity finance to thrive.

Find out more about how to apply for funding from the fund here: bit.ly/4bU8TEw

#ICYMI : Record level of asset finance small business deals in 2023, finds our #SBFM2024 report.

Download it for the latest in-depth analysis of small business finance market trends.

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ICYMI: Reflecting on the findings of British Business Bank's #SBFM2024 report, our MD Christine Hockley highlights opportunities of backing ground-breaking R&D companies and recents investments of our #FutureFundBreakthrough programme.

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