British Business Bank

British Business Bank is a government-owned development bank in the United Kingdom that supports smaller businesses by providing financial services and coordinating public funding with private capital. It analyzes markets and the finance needs of smaller enterprises to design programs that improve access to finance and mobilize private investment. The bank collaborates with a range of finance providers, including banks, leasing companies, venture capital funds, and online platforms, to widen the reach of finance for growth-oriented firms. Through its activities, it aims to strengthen financial markets for small businesses and drive economic growth by combining public money with private sector capital and by offering a spectrum of financing tools such as debt programs, loan guarantees, asset-backed lending, and venture finance where appropriate.

Steve Conibear

UKN Director, South West

Ian Connatty

Deputy Chief Investment Officer

Peter Garnham

Managing Director

Adam Kelly

Managing Director

Andy Littlewood

Managing Director, IT Infrastructure and Operations

Reinald de Monchy

MD

George Mills

Director - Deeptech, Direct and Co-Investments

Sarah Newbould

Senior Investment Manager, Regional Funds

Mark Sterritt

Director of Nations and Regions Funds

Mark Wilcockson

Senior Investment Manager-Regional Funds

Past deals in Credits and Lending

Bibby Financial Services

Debt Financing in 2025
Bibby Financial Services, established in 1982, is a subsidiary of the family-owned Bibby Line Group, providing financing solutions to businesses across the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company specializes in asset-based lending and factoring services, enabling businesses to borrow against their liquid assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and real estate. It offers flexible, customized funding solutions to support growth and working capital needs. With headquarters in Kennesaw, Georgia, and additional offices across the U.S. and Canada, Bibby Financial Services caters to small and medium-sized businesses, helping them access the capital required to thrive.

SPRK Capital

Venture Round in 2025
SPRK Capital is a UK-based fintech company founded in 2019 that specializes in providing non-dilutive debt solutions to businesses focused on innovation. The company operates as an online lending platform, offering financial services designed to support the growth and development of its clients. By catering to innovative businesses, SPRK Capital aims to facilitate access to necessary funding while allowing companies to retain full ownership and control over their operations.

Simply Asset Finance

Debt Financing in 2024
Simply Asset Finance, established in 2017 and headquartered in London, specializes in providing asset finance solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. The company offers hire purchase, finance leasing, and asset equity release services, enabling businesses to acquire equipment and release capital from existing assets. Simply Asset Finance differentiates itself through its digital platform, Simply Connect, which streamlines the funding process, from application to final payment, using automated tools and integrated data sources. This approach aims to deliver a faster, simpler, and more efficient service to its customers.

Kingsway Asset Finance

Debt Financing in 2023
Kingsway Asset Finance is an independent asset finance and leasing company focused on serving the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market in the UK. The firm provides a range of financial services, including commercial loans, professional loans, hire purchases, leases, and recovery loan schemes. By specializing in asset finance, Kingsway aims to support SMEs in acquiring the necessary equipment and resources to grow their businesses.

Nebeus

Convertible Note in 2020
Nebeus provides a financial platform that merges traditional banking with cryptocurrency to foster financial inclusion. The platform enables users to borrow, earn, send, and receive cash and digital assets, and offers crypto-backed lending, multi-currency accounts, globally issued cards, and wallets for individuals, freelancers, and businesses. It emphasizes security and compliance, designed for everyday use, allowing users to manage and move money and digital assets in one place. Founded in 2014 in England, Nebeus operates mainly in the UK and Europe with plans to expand to Latin America, aiming to help users grow their wealth by putting digital assets to work and enabling flexible access across currencies and assets.

Simply Asset Finance

Debt Financing in 2018
Simply Asset Finance, established in 2017 and headquartered in London, specializes in providing asset finance solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. The company offers hire purchase, finance leasing, and asset equity release services, enabling businesses to acquire equipment and release capital from existing assets. Simply Asset Finance differentiates itself through its digital platform, Simply Connect, which streamlines the funding process, from application to final payment, using automated tools and integrated data sources. This approach aims to deliver a faster, simpler, and more efficient service to its customers.

Kingsway Asset Finance

Debt Financing in 2016
Kingsway Asset Finance is an independent asset finance and leasing company focused on serving the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market in the UK. The firm provides a range of financial services, including commercial loans, professional loans, hire purchases, leases, and recovery loan schemes. By specializing in asset finance, Kingsway aims to support SMEs in acquiring the necessary equipment and resources to grow their businesses.
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