How we invest The Enterprise Capital Funds (ECF) programme combines private and public money to make equity investments into high growth businesses. We look to increase the supply of equity to UK growth companies and to lower the barriers to entry for fund managers looking to operate in the VC market. The British Business Bank invests alongside venture capital funds on terms which improve the outcome for private investors when those funds are successful. We do this to encourage venture capital funds to operate in a part of the market where smaller businesses are not able to access the growth capital they need. Enterprise Capital Funds are managed by experienced fund managers from a variety of backgrounds including teams from the venture capital industry, as well as serial entrepreneurs with a successful history of building early stage UK companies. We operate a rolling investment programme for commitments to new Enterprise Capital Funds. Top five sectors currently supported by ECFs SaaS Artificial Intelligence Industrials E-commerce Healthcare The Enterprise Capital Funds programme Guidance How we invest Enterprise Capital Funds – Case studies Fund managers How to apply British Business Bank plc is a public limited company registered in England and Wales, registration number 08616013, registered office at Steel City House, West Street, Sheffield, S1 2GQ. It is a development bank wholly owned by HM Government. British Business Bank plc and its subsidiaries are not banking institutions and do not operate as such. They are not authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) or the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). A complete legal structure chart for the group can be found at www.british-business-bank.co.uk © 2021 British Business Bank plc Accessibility Privacy Notice Cookie Policy Modern Slavery Act Statement Cookie Policy We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Strictly necessary cookies ensure that this website functions correctly. We also use optional cookies to remember your preferences and repeat visits so that we can improve your experience. You can find out more by reading our Cookie Policy, and you can manage and change your cookie preferences at any time. Reject Accept Cookies Settings