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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Start Up Loan funding helps Cumbria entrepreneur launch darts app supporting UK pubs
Cumbria-based digital darts business Big Fish Darts has secured funding through the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, delivered by GC Business Finance, to scale its interactive darts platform to pubs across the UK.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Medical device consultancy launches with Start Up Loan funding
A UK-based MedTech regulatory consultancy supporting medical device innovators has launched with the backing of a five-figure Start Up Loan through the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, delivered by GC Business Finance (GCBF)
Friday, July 17, 2026
NILA M.: Berkshire founder launches intimate skincare brand with Start Up Loan backing
A Berkshire-based entrepreneur has launched a premium intimate skincare brand designed to empower women and normalise everyday self-care, after securing a £3,800 Start Up Loan through GC Business Finance (GCBF).
Monday, June 8, 2026
GC Business Finance delivers record year with over £26m in Start Up Loan funding
GC Business Finance (GCBF), has delivered a record year through the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, directly injecting over £26m of Start Up Loan funding into ambitious businesses across the UK in the 2025/26 financial year.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Little Padron: Chester catering duo cook up a new venture with Start Up Loan backing
A chef from Chester has teamed up with a close friend to launch a growing independent catering venture after securing £20,000 through the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, delivered by GC Business Finance.
Monday, April 20, 2026
HD Horsemanship: Inclusive riding business saddles up for growth with start up loan backing
Explore the story of HD Horsemanship as Start‑Up Loan backing fuels their mission to offer inclusive, confidence‑building riding.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The counters stack up for luxury backgammon maker following Start Up Loan funding
Explore the story of a high‑end backgammon creator whose business flourished thanks to Start‑Up Loan backing.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
From Dream to Three Studios: How Craft + Common Transformed Their Vision with Start Up Loans
Find out how Craft Common transformed their dream into a multi‑studio venture with Start‑Up Loan backing.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
From Thailand Travel Dreams to Ramsbottom Reality: How Start Up Loans Fueled Authentic Thai Dining Success
Explore the story of a founder who used Start‑Up Loan support to launch an authentic Thai dining experience in Ramsbottom.
Monday, July 28, 2025
GCBF Delivers Record-Breaking Quarter with £7.2m in Start Up Loans
Read how GCBF achieved its strongest quarter yet, providing £7.2m in Start‑Up Loans to entrepreneurs.
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