Start Up Loans, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank, is a government-backed scheme designed to support businesses who struggle to access other forms of finance. We work with a national network of delivery partners who help applicants prepare a business plan and cash flow forecast, and provide ongoing mentoring.
Whether you’re taking the first steps or have been trading for a while and looking to grow, a Start Up Loan can help you achieve your business goals with:
- A loan of up to £25,000, at fixed 6% interest p.a.
- Free mentoring
- Exclusive business offers to help your start up
- Support with your business plan and cash flow forecast
Start Up Loans, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank, is a government-backed scheme designed to support businesses who struggle to access other forms of finance.
We work with a national network of delivery partners who help applicants prepare a business plan and cash flow forecast, and provide ongoing mentoring.
Whether you’re taking the first steps or have been trading for a while and looking to grow, a Start Up Loan can help you achieve your business goals with:
A loan of up to £25,000
Fixed 6% interest p.a.
Free mentoring
Exclusive business offers
Support with your business plan
Need help getting started? Download our free Essential Guide to Starting a Business
Our success stories
We’ve already backed thousands of businesses around the country with a Start Up Loan. Read on to find out about some of our success stories and how our support helped them turn their dreams into reality.


“Mentoring was a brilliant element to the loan itself. Having a mentor through the start up process really helped.”

“Start Up Loans give you the cash and the business support to make it work, it’s a complete package that can’t be beaten.”


“Mentoring was a brilliant element to the loan itself. Having a mentor through the start up process really helped.”

“Start Up Loans give you the cash and the business support to make it work, it’s a complete package that can’t be beaten.”