British Business Bank Growth Guarantee Scheme
British Business BankScotlandup to £2m
Who can apply
Businesses in the UK looking to invest and grow.
Key criteria
- Annual turnover must not exceed £45 million.
What it funds
The Growth Guarantee Scheme makes sure UK businesses of any size can get the finance they need to help them invest and grow. The scheme offers term loans, asset-based lending and invoice financing. The UK government will guarantee 70% of the finance so lenders can feel confident in providing the loan. As the borrower, you will still be solely responsible for repaying the full debt. If your business is covered by the Northern Ireland Protocol, which sets out the regulations around Northern…
Last checked against the official source: 24 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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