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Earning a crust: The Little Bagel Co in Bristol Expands

Jan 29, 2025 | Case Study, Start Ups

Bristol bagel baker Wesley Thompson is expanding his empire with the help of a £25,000 Start Up Loan from SWIG Finance. The Little Bagel Co’s first outpost in Queen Street, which opened two years ago in the university quarter, is set to be joined by a second branch...

Doghouse Expands Canine Couture with £100k SWIF Boost

Jan 20, 2025 | Case Study, SME

Sausage dogs will sizzle in fleecy finery this winter, courtesy of Wiltshire company Doghouse and a cash injection of £100,000 from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund. As well as running a destination store combining a pet shop, dog grooming...

Tavistock Business Cleans Up Thanks to SWIG Finance

Jan 14, 2025 | Case Study, SME

Tavistock business Access Cleaning Services has gone from 0 to 112 employees and a geographical spread from Penzance to Gloucester, thanks to a £163k funding boost through SWIG Finance. The investment – which includes £100k from the British Business Bank’s...

Start Up Loan Helps New Product Launch

Nov 13, 2024 | Case Study, Start Ups

Serial entrepreneur from Bristol, Rob Law MBE, has received a £25k Start Up Loan boost for his latest venture, the Zeepy Sleep Training Clock. Aimed at children aged between two and six, the Zeepy Sleep Training Clock uses melatonin-friendly lighting to help foster a...

Expansion for Award-Winning Fruit Preserve Maker

Nov 4, 2024 | Case Study, SME

Award-winning fruit preserve and chilli jam manufacturer, Single Variety Co, has received a £200k funding boost via SWIG Finance to expand capacity. The finance package included a £100k loan through the British Business Bank’s £200m South West Investment Fund,...

Start Up Loan Boost for Performing Arts Centre

Oct 30, 2024 | Case Study, Start Ups

A leading-edge performing arts centre in Exeter has been given a £10k Start Up Loan boost through SWIG Finance to scale up operations. Led by Classical Brit Award nominee Cameron Mills, the Cameron Mills Group provides students with a learn-by-doing approach with...