British Business Investments
Overview
British Business Investments is the commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, the UK's state-owned economic development bank. Founded in 2014, it aims to increase the supply and diversity of finance for UK small and medium-sized businesses. It operates on a commercial basis, investing alongside private sector investors into a wide range of delivery partners, such as debt funds, asset finance providers, FinTech lenders, challenger banks, and venture capital fund-of-funds. It does not invest directly into SMEs, but rather provides capital to these intermediaries.
Portfolio Companies
30
Website
british-business-bank.co.ukInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allica Bank | Jun 2022 | Series B Extension | Lead |
| OMass Therapeutics | Oct 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Space Forge | May 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Puck | Aug 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Carbon Neutral Fuels | Mar 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is British Business Investments based?
British Business Investments is headquartered in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom.
When was British Business Investments founded?
Founding year information for British Business Investments is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does British Business Investments have?
British Business Investments has 30 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in British Business Investments's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Allica Bank, OMass Therapeutics, Space Forge, Puck, Carbon Neutral Fuels.
What was British Business Investments's most recent investment shown here?
British Business Investments's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in OMass Therapeutics in 2026.
What sectors does British Business Investments focus on?
British Business Investments focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications & Networking, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does British Business Investments focus on?
British Business Investments typically invests at the Early stage.
What is British Business Investments's AUM?
British Business Investments's assets under management are estimated between $5.6B and $5.6B.