The British Business Bank has delivered transformative economic impact across the UK
£32bn
in combined public and private sector funding has supported smaller businesses.
£97bn
in additional turnover expected to be generated by smaller businesses backed by the Bank
250,000
estimated additional jobs expected to be created, with almost 2.3 million existing roles sustained through Bank-supported finance programmes.
209,000
smaller businesses supported, with impacts reaching all UK Nations and regions.
The Bank is unlocking potential across the UK
84%
of businesses supported by the Bank are located outside London, helping to ensure equitable access to finance and opportunities for growth.
£1bn
in Gross Value Added exceeded in every UK Nation and region.
The Bank is backing innovation
11%
of all of all UK equity deals and 15% of total equity investment supported by the Bank during the last decade. The Bank is the largest domestic investor in UK venture and venture growth capital.
£8bn
in equity finance deployed in the last three years alone.
The Bank is building a modern, green economy
Up to 37%
of supported businesses have utilised finance to reduce their environmental impact or develop green business models.
Net zero sectors
including clean tech, have been supported through the Bank’s programmes, supporting the transition to net zero and the UK’s position as a leader in sustainable growth.
The Bank is unlocking potential by providing access to finance for under-represented groups
40%
of Start Up Loans have gone to female founders, and 20% of Start Up Loans have gone to entrepreneurs from Black, Asian, or Other Ethnic Minority backgrounds.
£50m
of future investment will be allocated to female-led funds through existing Bank programmes. This investment will support the aims of the Invest in Women Taskforce.
The Bank is a catalyst for private sector investment
More than £4
of private sector for every £1 of public funding deployed.
More than 200
delivery partners, including banks, fintech providers and venture capital funds, have been instrumental in addressing structural market gaps and enabling innovation.