DSL is a not for profit company whose aim is to finance start-up and growth companies. We lend up to £50,000 to all businesses for any business purpose apart from re-financing. We operate the Government loan guarantee scheme EFG which allows us to consider lending to businesses without adequate security. We provide pre and post loan support and guidance face to face and over the phone for free. As DSL is a non-profit distributing company, all loan repayments from clients are used to cover overheads and to lend to other Scottish Businesses.