Success Stories

Chima Elendu wanted to create an eco-friendly cleaning business. Discover how a Start Up Loan helped him do that.

Shadi Shokoohi wanted to share her love of art with her community. Discover how a Start Up Loan helped her do that.

VitaVoice, a health supplement business in Kidderminster, used a £25,000 Start Up Loan to grow their business. Discover how.

Inside Out need funding to purchase vital machinery. Discover how a Start Up Loan helped them overcome financial barriers.

Getpotted.com was experiencing growth issues and needed to refinance existing debt. Find out how owner Artur used a Business Loan to achieve his goals.

Rochelle Hughes wanted to provide vulnerable children and adults with a safe way to travel. Learn how a £25,000 Start Up Loan helped her do that.

Laurian Wright wanted to create a brand for dog owners who desired more premium products. Discover how a Business Loan helped her achieve her dream.

Carol Hudson wanted to help people reduce stress and negative emotions. Learn about how her business is helping people with their mental health needs.

Adam had a dream to turn his hobby into a business. Discover how a Start Up Loan made it a reality.

ProVis Events have secured another £350,000 in Business Loans. Learn about their business journey from start-up to chasing growth.

Ecoluxe Decor specialises in creating unique, preserved moss wall art. Founded by Bianca Pintilie, who was inspired by natures ability to transform spaces. Funded by Start Up Loans £15,000 boost towards: Purchasing high-quality stock from a specialist supplier Initial marketing expenses Region: Telford What does your business do? I specialise in creating unique preserved moss wall art and custom moss logo installations for residential and commercial spaces. I use pr

Co-founded by Lee-ann Cordingley, her husband Bertie, and their son, Oliver, the family-owned business brings a unique level of care and commitment to every project they take on at NotLuck . Funded by Start Up Loans £20,000 boost towards: Hiring additional staff Investing in new equipment Exploring AI agents Region: Nottingham What does your business do, and how is it different from competitors? We’re a digital agency specialising in: CRM implementation Web develo

Hayley Pearce and Nicholas Schuller co-founded All The Seasons , a lifestyle store that promotes slow living and mindful shopping. Funded by Start Up Loans £15,000 boost towards: Investing in quality stock Branding and marketing Creating an inviting in-store experience Region: Shropshire What inspired you to start your business? We were inspired by a desire to live a slower, more intentional life. After moving from Birmingham to Ludlow, we wanted to create a space

Founded by Kay Lloyd, The Opportunity Club offers day and evening support group services to young adults with additional mental health needs and learning disabilities. Funded by Start Up Loans £15,000 boost towards: Rent payments Staff salaries Transportation Region: Leicestershire What does your business do, and how is it different from others? We offer day and evening group support sessions for young adults with additional mental health needs, ASD (Autism Spectru

Founded in 2021 by experienced digital marketer Jaivinder Singh Bhatti, Axon Point helps brands grow through data-led, content-first strategies. Funded by Midlands Engine Investment Fund II £30,000 boost towards: Lead generation tools IT equipment Staff training Region: Nottingham How is your experience related to your business? I have 20 years of experience in the digital marketing industry and have helped countless businesses identify their weaknesses and address

TriboDENS , an engineering company founded by Dr Mahdi Mohammad Pour provides advanced testing and software solutions that help manufacturers reduce friction and wear in moving parts. Funded by Midlands Engine Investment Fund II £125,000 boost towards: Developing innovative solutions Hiring staff Growing operations Region: Loughborough What does your business do? We provide advanced testing and software solutions to help manufacturers reduce friction and wear in moving parts.

Replenish was founded by Lucy Judson , who has always found comfort and community within cafés. After leaving a corporate career in search of fulfilment, Lucy decided she wanted to create a version of that “third space” for others. Funded by  Start Up Loans £9,000 boost towards: Initial setup costs Securing high-quality stock for the café Machinery Region: Derbyshire What sets your business apart from other cafés? Replenish is a specialty café operating from a be

New Mills Market Hall , a street food hall renovated by co-founders of Matt’s Attic, four childhood friends, Matt Eadie , Beth Eadie , Nick Torkington , and Garry Mills , with a dream to turn a historic market hall into a warm and inviting community space. Funded by Start Up Loans £25,000 boost towards: Market hall renovations Preserving the halls unique character Major upgrades to electrics, plumbing, and bar infrastructure Region: High Peak, Derbyshire What does you

Founded by Dale Benjamin who brings his 26 years of experience as a chef to the table. He opened Hooked , the Bermudian café and grill to bring his culture to UK customers. Funded by Start Up Loans £25,000 boost towards: Renovating the café Marketing Region: Nottingham What inspired you to start your business? What inspired me was producing amazing Bermudian Cuisine with a flair and twist, and the desire to take it around the world for other countries to experience

Founded by Sarah Louise Fairburn who has over 20 years of experience in food retail and production. She launched IMP & MAKER in 2020 to bring innovation and quality to the gifting industry. Funded by Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II) and Regional Growth Fund (RF Fund) . £200,000 boost for: Additional stock Marketing Staff costs Region: Lincolnshire What does your business do and how is it different from competitors? The whole idea of IMP & MAKER is cr