英国国防初创企业正面临银行服务获取困难。获得政府支持的公司如Eyebrook Technologies已获得£700,000融资1，却被包括Barclays在内的多家主流银行拒绝开立账户1。Barclays声称因"业务性质"和"正在审查和重组国防部门业务方式"而拒绝提供服务1。这些拒绝令初创企业创始人需要直接向银行CEO沟通才最终获得批准1。
政界人士对此表示关注。保守党影子商业与贸易大臣Andrew Sharpe指出："我们知道仍存在问题，中小企业特别受影响"1。Eyebrook Technologies创始人Will Morris表示："如果监管环境问题持续，将考虑搬迁到美国"1。对此，Barclays发言人回应称该行"支持防务中小企业"并承诺改进流程1。
UK defence startups are encountering significant barriers to banking services as major financial institutions tighten their compliance scrutiny, creating obstacles for companies that have secured government backing and private investment. Eyebrook Technologies, which has received £700,000 in funding and government support, was rejected for banking services by multiple lenders including Barclays 1. The bank cited the "nature of the business" and stated it was "reviewing and restructuring how it operates in the defence sector" as reasons for the denial 1.
The situation reflects a broader tension between regulatory caution and industrial policy goals. Andrew Sharpe, the Conservative Party's shadow secretary of state for business and trade, acknowledged the ongoing problem, noting that "we know there are still issues, with small and medium enterprises particularly affected" 1. The refusal to serve defence contractors has prompted concerns among entrepreneurs about Britain's competitive position; Eyebrook Technologies founder Will Morris indicated that "if the regulatory environment issues continue, we will consider relocating to the United States" 1. A Barclays spokesperson stated that the bank "supports defence SMEs" and committed to improving its processes 1.
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