Business Growth Fund
The Business Growth Fund is a £2.5 billion equity investment programme
The Business Growth Fund is an equity investment company established to meet the growth finance needs of UK companies which will offer an initial investment between £3m and £30m, with significant follow-on funding for equity.
The Growth Fund backs private SMEs that meet these criteria:
- Headquartered in the UK or Ireland
- Profits typically £1m+ (or £3m+ ARR for tech)
- Strong track record and growth strategy
- Not a financial institution
- Seeking initial investment of £3m-£30m from BGF
The early Stage team invests in startups that are:
- Headquartered in the UK or Ireland
- Late seed to series B
- Operating in deep tech or life sciences
- IP-protected
- Seeking £3m-£10m investment from BGF (£5m-£30m total)
You can also learn more about different types of finance from the British Business Bank, the UK's national development bank that can help your business find a way, with free financial tools and expert information.https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/finance-hub/other-forms-of-finance/
Last modified on 06 March 2026
