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DSL Business Finance

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Glasgow-based not-for-profit lender for start-ups, small firms and social enterprises across Scotland. Loans of £500 to £100,000 over 1-5 years; Start Up Loans partner in Scotland and smaller-loans manager for the Investment Fund for Scotland.

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What DSL Business Finance backs

Stages
Idea, Pre-seed, Small business
Sectors
Small businesses, Social impact, and any other
Where
Scotland
How much
£500 to £100kLoans £500-£100k, 1-5 year terms, no early repayment fees; Investment Fund for Scotland smaller loans £25k-£100k; accredited Growth Guarantee Scheme lender.

Lately

Named as the smaller-loans fund manager for the Investment Fund for Scotland, which the British Business Bank marks as open for applications (checked 1 Oct 2026).

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