Who we help

From first time founders to established businesses ready to grow, we help businesses across the North of England explore funding options that fit their stage and ambitions.

Befund

Which stage best describes your business?

Startups

Whether you're developing an idea, preparing to trade or finding your feet in the first few years, explore funding options that may help you get established.

Explore support for start-ups
Small Businesses

If you're already trading and need finance to support day to day operations, investment or business development, discover funding options designed for established small businesses.

Explore support for small businesses
Growing Businesses

Planning to expand, increase capacity or take advantage of new opportunities? Explore funding options that may help your business move forward with confidence.

Explore support for growing businesses

Find your funding

Not sure where to start? Answer three quick questions and we'll help you find the funding options that may be right for your business.

Find your finance

Business loan FAQs

Find answers to common business loan questions, including funding amounts, eligibility and how business finance could help support your plans for growth.

Will checking my options affect my credit score?
Can I get a business loan if I haven't started trading?
What can funding be used for?
How much can I borrow?
How long does it take to find my options?