Start-Up Finance & Loans - fund your dream project today, without restrictions

  • Overcome budget restrictions for your Start-Up 
  • Fixed monthly repayments 
  • Tax deductible options for OpEx purchases
  • Spread the cost of VAT to avoid upfront costs
  • Finance available to support:

- Fit-out, equipment & fixtures

- Branding, marketing & recruitment

- Technology, hardware & branding

- Purchase of materials or stock

- Payment of up-front franchise fees

  • All Start-Up Limited businesses eligible

Overcome budget restrictions

Fund your fit-out, equipment & fixtures

Finance for technology, hardware & branding

Fund purchases of materials or stock

Pay up-front fees & seize your perfect franchise opportunity

Fixed monthly payments

Tax deductible options for OpEx purchases

Start-Up Loans


  • Funds to fuel your new business
  • Borrow up to 50k over 24 months to get your business started
  • Funds into your account within hours to support:

- Purchase of materials or stock

- Branding, marketing and recruitment costs

- Up-front fees for Franchise buy-in

  • Fixed monthly repayments
  • All Start-Up Limited businesses eligible

New Start Business Finance


  • Borrow up to £500,000 over 5 years to kick-start your business launch
  • Fund your fit-out, equipment and premises fixtures
  • Finance for technology, hardware and branding
  • Affordable interest rates
  • Tax deductible options for OpEx purchases
  • Preserve your cash by financing depreciating assets 
  • Seize your perfect franchise opportunity 

Simple Steps to Funding

01

Apply

It only takes a minute to get started. Fill in our simple form to check your eligibility.

02

Approval

A BEAR Finance expert will call you within 1 working hour to understand your business' finance requirement.

03

Agreement

We use our expertise and panel of lenders to match you with the perfect solution. Fast, simple and explained in full.

04

Funded

In-funds as fast as 24 hours. Your BEAR Finance expert will provide ongoing support as your business continues to grow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the difference between a Start-Up loan and Start-Up Finance?

    With a Start-Up Loan, you can borrow up to £50,000. Repayment terms are up to 24 months. The loan is a cash deposit paid into your business bank account, allowing you to spend it on the business how you see fit, while making fixed monthly repayments throughout the term of the agreement. Start-Up Finance is designed for funding assets such as fit-out, equipment, fixtures, technology and branding. You can borrow up to £500,000 to kick start your business launch. Repayment terms are up to 5 years, with tax deductible options available for OpEx purchases.  

  • Am I eligible for a Start-Up Loan or Start-Up Finance?

    Any Limited business in the UK can apply for a Start-Up Loan or Start-Up Finance. Businesses with clear funding objectives and a business plan are favourable to lenders. Business owners with strong personal credit or home ownership are considered more credit-worthy by lenders. Simply complete our form to discover if you are eligible CLICK HERE.

  • How do I apply?

    Our initial applications require only soft credit checks through a simple process that needs minimal business information and can be completed in seconds. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

  • Do I need a personal guarantee?

    With Start-Up Loans and Start-Up Finance some lenders will require a personal guarantee and some lenders have options where no personal guarantee is required from any Director or Shareholder. 

  • What is the interest rate for Start-Ups?

    Interest rates are determined by the level of risk that lenders associate with your business, business plan and the strength of your proposition. 

  • How much can I borrow and for how long?

    With a Start-Up Loan, you can borrow up to £50,000. Repayment terms are up to 24 months. With Start-Up Finance, you can borrow up to £500,000. Repayment terms are up to 5 years

Sourcing Bespoke Finance Solutions

Bespoke

Our approach is bespoke, our dedicated Finance specialists take the time to understand the challenges and goals of your Business.

Efficient

Our enhanced approval success is achieved through relationship strength and precision matching with our panel of lenders.

Accurate

Accurate in our analysis of our clients financial positioning, business modelling and market placement to ensure they are presented to the right lenders for the most successful and suitable result.

Relentless

We are relentless in our pursuit of the best possible outcome for every client, we know that critical business decisions deserve perfect financial partnerships.

Get in touch

Bear Business Finance Limited

41 Commerce Road

Peterborough Business Park

Lynch Wood

Peterborough

PE2 6LR


01832 770273

BearBusinessFinance.com

info@BearBusinessFinance.com


Opening hours

Mon to Fri   08:00 to 17:30

Saturday     09:00 to 12:30

Sunday       Closed