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Department for Business and Trade

Department for Business and Trade

Londongov.uk

Overview

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is a United Kingdom government department focused on economic growth by supporting businesses to invest, grow, and export. It provides a range of support, including improving access to finance, promoting British businesses globally, and attracting investment.

Year Founded

2023

Portfolio Companies

12

Website

gov.uk

Investments

Department for Business and Trade investments
CompanyDateStageLead
LincaJul 2026GrantCo-investor
AltiliumApr 2026GrantCo-investor
ZeroAviaJun 2025GrantCo-investor
Triumph MotorcyclesSep 2024GrantCo-investor
Granny GothardsOct 2020GrantLead
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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Department for Business and Trade based?

Department for Business and Trade is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

When was Department for Business and Trade founded?

Department for Business and Trade was founded in 2023.

How many portfolio companies does Department for Business and Trade have?

Department for Business and Trade has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Department for Business and Trade's portfolio?

Recent investments visible on Caplight include Linca, Altilium, ZeroAvia, Triumph Motorcycles, Granny Gothards.

What was Department for Business and Trade's most recent investment?

Department for Business and Trade's most recent investment on Caplight was in Linca in 2026.

What sectors does Department for Business and Trade focus on?

Department for Business and Trade focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does Department for Business and Trade focus on?

Stage focus information for Department for Business and Trade is not publicly available.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLondon
Year Founded2023

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