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Some of your options, like bootstrapping, are more modest and risk-free. Others, such as venture capital, can land your business a hefty payout, but it’ll come at the cost of your company’s equity. Bank loans are a relatively reliable way of accessing good amounts of money without having to give up a share of your business or risk struggling to make ends meet. In the UK, it's possible to apply for small business grants that enable startups to gain access to money that doesn’t need to be paid back.