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Let's Do Business Finance

Hastings, United Kingdom

Community development finance lender (CDFI) for start-ups and small firms in London, the South East and the East of England. Delivers government-backed Start Up Loans of £500 to £25,000 and its own business loans of £25,000 to £250,000.

What Let's Do Business Finance backs

Stages
Idea, Pre-seed, Small business
Sectors
Small businesses, and any other
Where
London, South East England, East of England
How much
£500 to £250kStart Up Loans £500-£25k for businesses trading up to 5 years; business loans £25k-£250k; accredited Growth Guarantee Scheme lender. Business loan applications go by email with accounts and forecasts; reply aimed within 5 working days.

Companies it has funded

  • Wild Dogs
  • Storage Bro's
  • Brighton Fibre
The full list on Let's Do Business Finance's site

Lately

Recent lending news: £50,000 Start Up Loans for Storage Bro's (10 Aug 2026) and a £50,000 business loan for Wild Dogs (1 Sep 2026).

Sources

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