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DSL Business Finance Ltd

DSL Business Finance Ltd was established in 1993 and is a not-for-profit alternative finance provider that deliver a range of loan products to startup and existing businesses in Scotland.

The provider is fully regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It is the Business Support Partner for the Start Up Loan Company in Scotland and the Fund Manager of smaller loans for the British Business Bank's Investment Fund for Scotland.

DSL Business Finance Ltd is accredited by the British Business Bank for the Growth Guarantee Scheme. DSL's loan features include loans from £500 to £100,000, no early repayment fees or hidden charges, clients are allocated a dedicated Loan Officer, repayment terms are between one and five years, and lump sum repayments are permitted without charge.

Details

  • Main Target Audience - Entrepreneurs, Founders and early start ups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Social enterprises and nonprofits
  • Growth Stage - Pre-start/ideation stage, Start up/Pre-Seed, Seed stage, Early growth stage (Series A), Growth - Scale (Series B+)
  • Industry Focus - Agriculture/agritech, AI/robotics, Biotech, Data/tech, Financial services/fintech, Food & drink industries, Energy (including renewables), Life sciences/human health, Manufacturing (any industry), Photonics, Quantum, Radio and Semiconductors, Space industries, Tourism
  • Support Type - Funding/investment
  • Location - Scotland wide