Slogan: Supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey
Description: YTKO is a positive enabler of social, financial and economic growth. We support entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey, accessing money and markets to assist business growth. With over 40 years of experience, we have successfully supported the creation and growth of businesses, contributing to economic prosperity. YTKO's ambitious targets to support 20,000 businesses, raise £50m in finance, and create 10,000 news jobs by 2020 were realized a year early. The company has now helped over 22,500 businesses, with an estimated collective sales of £2.16 bn and has raised over £71 million in finance for clients, creating over 10,300 jobs for the British economy.
An independent evaluation of this body of work calculated a financial, economic, and social return of more than £423 million, and a return of £10.30 for every pound invested.
Founded: 1979