Start Up Loans
Start or grow your own business
- Borrow up to £25,000
- Fixed interest rate of 6% p.a.
- 1-5 year repayment term
- 12 months of free mentoring
- Government-backed
Start Up Loans
Start or grow your own business
- Borrow up to £25,000
- Fixed interest rate of 6% p.a.
- 1-5 year repayment term
- 12 months of free mentoring
- Government-backed
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.
- No application or set up fees
- Free mentoring for 12 months
- Free business planning templates
- Up to 50% discount on business products from O2, Experian, Santander and 30+ more
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.
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
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.”