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British Business Bank Unveils Venture Link to Boost Tech Investments

11/21/2025

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The British Business Bank launched Venture Link to boost pension fund investments in UK science and technology, reducing barriers and unlocking long-term funding.
Partners Aegon, NatWest Cushon, and M&G back the British Growth Partnership Fund I, targeting £200 million by year-end.
Louis Taylor, chief executive of the British Business Bank, said the initiative could mobilize institutional capital into high-growth UK companies, though pension fund activity remains limited.

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The British Business Bank launched Venture Link to boost pension fund investments in UK science and technology, reducing barriers and unlocking long-term funding.
Partners Aegon, NatWest Cushon, and M&G back the British Growth Partnership Fund I, targeting £200 million by year-end.
Louis Taylor, chief executive of the British Business Bank, said the initiative could mobilize institutional capital into high-growth UK companies, though pension fund activity remains limited.