Sheffield · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 44 people tracked
Also known as British Business Bank Limited
Investment thesis
The British Business Bank aims to power UK growth by improving smaller businesses' access to finance. It works through partners and accredited lenders rather than lending directly to most businesses, delivering government-backed programmes such as Start Up Loans, the Growth Guarantee Scheme, and the Community Enable Funding Programme. The bank supports underserved areas and diverse businesses, provides guidance and finance-readiness resources, and publishes research and data to inform policy. Its stated impact includes billions delivered and hundreds of thousands of jobs expected, reflecting a mission to help businesses start, scale and stay in the UK.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 44 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 10 of 10 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Fintech ×3Cloud Computing ×2Deep Tech ×2Developer Tools ×2SaaS ×2Biotech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×2United States×2Canada×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAirEx makes Floorvent, a smart underfloor ventilation and draught-proofing product that reduces heat loss through suspended floors, improving SAP scores and EPC ratings.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyIoTPropTech
FibreCRM builds CRM and client onboarding software for accountancy firms, integrating with existing practice management platforms to manage KYC and AML checks, capture client data, and sync workflows.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) develops and operates superconducting quantum computers for commercial and strategic applications, offering Quantum-Compute-as-a-Service and integrating quantum systems directly into commercial data centres.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareQuantum ComputingOxford, GB
Peter Leek(Founder & CSO)Gerald Mullally(CEO)Simon Phillips(CTO)Nikki Cooper(CLO)Robert Coutts(CFO)
BoardJack Boyer(Chairman of the Board)
Elliptic provides blockchain forensics and compliance investigation tools that help financial institutions trace cryptocurrency transactions across multiple networks and assets to detect illicit activity and generate regulatory reports.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechLondon
James Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Robinson(Director)Adam Joyce(Executive Officer)
BoardEyal Rabinovich(Director)Walter Kortschak(Director)
EpilepsyGTx is a preclinical-stage biotech developing gene therapies for focal refractory epilepsy (FRE), with the aim of making patients seizure free.
BiotechDigital Health
Stream provides infrastructure for building AI applications and real-time communication features including chat, video, feed, and moderation across multiple platforms.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBoulder, US
Thierry Schellenbach(Founder)in
Stream provides AI-powered claims management software for property and casualty insurers, using machine learning to detect inconsistencies and optimize claim outcomes across the entire claim lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Eilam Levitov(Founder)in
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesIneffable · ai-updates.net · Aug 9, 2026
Proof · observer.com · Jul 16, 2026
Elliptic · crowdfundinsider.com · Jul 9, 2026
Tembo · fintechfutures.com · Feb 19, 2026
Stream · ffnews.com · Jan 20, 2026
Stream · ffnews.com · Jan 20, 2026
EpilepsyGTx · clinicaltrialsarena.com · Dec 11, 2025
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘSecretary · since 2023
Director · British · since 2025
Director · British · since 2026
Director · Irish · since 2022
Director · British · since 2020
Director · British · since 2026
Director · British · since 2022
Director · British,German · since 2025
Director · British · since 2023
The Secretary Of State For Business And Trade — 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does British Business Bank invest at?
- British Business Bank invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does British Business Bank focus on?
- British Business Bank focuses on Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is British Business Bank located?
- British Business Bank is headquartered in Sheffield, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team"We Knock Ourselves More Than We Should" - Louis Taylor, CEO British Business Bank | Talking Markets
Capital.com · Louis Taylor
OECD SME & Entrepreneurship Ministerial Meeting 2023: Louis Taylor, CEO (British Business Bank)
OECD SMEs, Regions and Cities · Louis Taylor
The Investment Event: Sophie Dale-Black and Louis Taylor, British Business Bank
The Global City · Louis Taylor
My Duvet Flip (S2) with Young Jack ft. Louis Taylor, CEO, British Business Bank
Jack Parsons · Louis Taylor · youtube.com
Building an impact-led olive oil brand customers and investors believe in | Citizens of Soil
British Business Bank
How a personal fitness quest led to an award winning AI Tech company | Magic AI
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