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.