Barclays

Founded in 1690, Barclays is a multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in London. It offers a wide range of products and services including retail banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, and more. With operations in over 50 countries and serving over 48 million customers worldwide, Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions.

Naohiko Baba

Head of Research and Managing Director

Gordon Beck

Managing Director

James Binns

Managing Director, Global Head of Trade and Working Capital

Andrew Challis

Managing Director of Principal Investments

Enrico Chiapparoli

CEO of Barclays Italy and Co-Head of EMEA Industrials Investment Banking

Paul Compton

President of Barclays Bank PLC

Kester Keating

Director and Head of US Principal Investments

Marc Page

MD, Customer and Product Financials

Ian Rand

COO of Corporate Development

Jes Staley

Group CEO

Past deals in Lending

Validis

Venture Round in 2025
Validis Holdings Ltd. is a FinTech company based in London, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, that specializes in financial data transmission software. Its primary product, Validis, facilitates secure and efficient access to clients' financial data, specifically targeting accountancy firms, financial institutions, and commercial businesses. The software connects directly to mid-tier accounting packages, allowing for high-speed data retrieval and automated extraction of financial information. Validis generates standardized reports and detailed analytics, enabling lenders to review client data quickly and accurately. This streamlined process not only accelerates the onboarding of clients for funding applications but also enhances the ongoing monitoring of client performance and compliance. Established in 2007, Validis aims to improve the efficiency of financial data management and support lenders in making informed decisions.

Form3

Series C in 2024
Founded in 2016, Form3 specializes in cloud-based payment processing services for regulated financial institutions. Its platform offers connectivity, payment processing, clearing, settlement, and a fully managed service model. Form3 serves a diverse range of clients including banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies.

Versana

Venture Round in 2024
Versana is a company that specializes in providing a loan data platform designed to enhance transparency and efficiency within the syndicated loan market. By offering real-time insights into loan-level details and portfolio positions, Versana enables its clients to eliminate discrepancies through direct digital access to agent banks' reference data. The company focuses on various aspects of the financial market, including loan syndication, corporate credit, leveraged finance, and investment-grade and high-yield loans. Through its innovative financial technology and data management solutions, Versana aims to streamline processes and improve overall market dynamics for its clients.

iwoca

Debt Financing in 2024
Iwoca is a London-based provider of small business finance offering unsecured and short-term loans to UK retailers, restaurants, hotels and service providers. The company furnishes financing for working capital, inventory, technology, staff and expansion, with flexible repayment terms from 1 day to 24 months and no penalties for early repayment. Access to funding is available through an online application, enabling businesses to bridge cashflow gaps and pursue growth opportunities. Founded in 2011, Iwoca focuses on helping small businesses manage cash flow and invest in their operations.

Funding Xchange

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2014, Funding Xchange is transforming the SME funding ecosystem by connecting businesses with over 70 funders via its digital platform. It offers indicative offers within 3 minutes and funds in business bank accounts within 10 minutes. The company's Marketplace provides access to finance through partnerships with major price comparison websites, banks, advisory platforms, and accounting software providers. Through FXE Technologies, Funding Xchange white-labels intelligent SME lending tools for banks, funders, and brokers.

iwoca

Debt Financing in 2023
Iwoca is a London-based provider of small business finance offering unsecured and short-term loans to UK retailers, restaurants, hotels and service providers. The company furnishes financing for working capital, inventory, technology, staff and expansion, with flexible repayment terms from 1 day to 24 months and no penalties for early repayment. Access to funding is available through an online application, enabling businesses to bridge cashflow gaps and pursue growth opportunities. Founded in 2011, Iwoca focuses on helping small businesses manage cash flow and invest in their operations.

Trade Ledger

Debt Financing in 2023
Trade Ledger, founded in 2016, is a company that specializes in a corporate lending platform aimed at improving business lending practices. The platform automates various commercial lending processes for global banks and alternative finance providers, allowing users to streamline operations. Trade Ledger supports multiple lending categories, including invoice funding, receivables management, and supply chain financing. By enabling both bank and non-bank organizations to enhance their operational efficiency, Trade Ledger contributes to faster lending and fosters economic growth.

Bibby Financial Services

Debt Financing in 2022
Bibby Financial Services, established in 1982, is a subsidiary of the family-owned Bibby Line Group, providing financing solutions to businesses across the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company specializes in asset-based lending and factoring services, enabling businesses to borrow against their liquid assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and real estate. It offers flexible, customized funding solutions to support growth and working capital needs. With headquarters in Kennesaw, Georgia, and additional offices across the U.S. and Canada, Bibby Financial Services caters to small and medium-sized businesses, helping them access the capital required to thrive.

Liberis

Debt Financing in 2022
Liberis Limited is a London-based company that specializes in providing cash advances and loans to small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2005 and formerly known as Merchant Cash Express Limited, the company rebranded in 2013. Liberis offers a finance platform designed to deliver tailored financial solutions directly to businesses and through partnerships. With a focus on embedded finance, the company aims to support business growth by offering revenue-based financing and alternative financial services. Liberis operates as a subsidiary of Rapid Financial Services, LLC, enhancing its ability to cater to the financial needs of its clients.

Fundably

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Fundably is a lending platform developer focused on improving financial inclusion and de-risking lending to customers. The platform uses artificial intelligence-powered financial data APIs and machine learning to identify trustworthy borrowers, enabling micro-entrepreneurs and small enterprises to access quick financing through phone-based loans. It is backed by Google and Barclays.

Kensington Mortgage Company

Acquisition in 2022
Kensington Mortgage Company is a financial services firm based in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, specializing in mortgage lending. Founded in 1995, the company provides a range of residential mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of non-traditional borrowers, including contractors, self-employed individuals, and first-time buyers. Kensington Mortgage offers various loan types such as complex income mortgages, self-employed mortgages, and personal mortgages, all secured against residential properties. The company's mission is to assist brokers in securing mortgage agreements for their clients, whether for home purchases or buy-to-let investments, thus facilitating the property buying process for a diverse clientele.

MQube

Series A in 2022
MQube is a technology-driven company focused on transforming the UK mortgage market by addressing the challenges faced by lenders, brokers, landlords, and home buyers. Established with a commitment to enhancing user experience, MQube launched its MPowered Mortgages and MPowered platform in 2021. The company utilizes artificial intelligence, unique document extraction technology, and smart data management to automate lending decisions, thereby providing borrowers with greater certainty and control over the mortgage process. Its platform ensures the accuracy of customer data and facilitates the retrieval of relevant data points from documents supplied by mortgage brokers. This innovation enables customers to secure mortgages more easily while allowing lenders to make quicker lending decisions and improve overall customer outcomes.

LendingCrowd

Debt Financing in 2022
Founded in 2014, LendingCrowd is a Scottish-based fintech company that operates a leading lending platform serving mainland UK. It connects businesses with individual and institutional lenders to facilitate fast and flexible loans, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises' growth ambitions.

Generation Home

Debt Financing in 2022
Generation Home is a new mortgage lender dedicated to making homeownership work better for everyone.

Liberis

Venture Round in 2021
Liberis Limited is a London-based company that specializes in providing cash advances and loans to small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2005 and formerly known as Merchant Cash Express Limited, the company rebranded in 2013. Liberis offers a finance platform designed to deliver tailored financial solutions directly to businesses and through partnerships. With a focus on embedded finance, the company aims to support business growth by offering revenue-based financing and alternative financial services. Liberis operates as a subsidiary of Rapid Financial Services, LLC, enhancing its ability to cater to the financial needs of its clients.

Form3

Series C in 2021
Founded in 2016, Form3 specializes in cloud-based payment processing services for regulated financial institutions. Its platform offers connectivity, payment processing, clearing, settlement, and a fully managed service model. Form3 serves a diverse range of clients including banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies.

Amount

Series D in 2021
Amount, Inc. is a digital technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in mobile banking solutions for financial institutions. Established in 2018, Amount focuses on accelerating digital transformation by offering a range of services that enhance customer acquisition and optimize performance across various product categories, including personal loans, credit cards, and deposit accounts. Its flagship product, Amount 360, is a cloud-based platform that provides comprehensive solutions with features such as omnichannel integration, fraud prevention, and risk analytics. Amount's services enable financial institutions to modernize their retail offerings and improve user experiences, with clients collectively managing nearly $1 trillion in U.S. assets and serving over 25 million customers.

Amount

Series C in 2020
Amount, Inc. is a digital technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in mobile banking solutions for financial institutions. Established in 2018, Amount focuses on accelerating digital transformation by offering a range of services that enhance customer acquisition and optimize performance across various product categories, including personal loans, credit cards, and deposit accounts. Its flagship product, Amount 360, is a cloud-based platform that provides comprehensive solutions with features such as omnichannel integration, fraud prevention, and risk analytics. Amount's services enable financial institutions to modernize their retail offerings and improve user experiences, with clients collectively managing nearly $1 trillion in U.S. assets and serving over 25 million customers.

Finch

Seed Round in 2020
Finch is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that provides an innovative online trading platform designed to simplify investing. Founded in 2019, Finch allows users to earn investment returns by automatically investing their cash balances into a diversified portfolio of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tailored to their individual risk profiles. This unique approach ensures that users’ entire balance is actively working for them from the outset. Additionally, Finch offers instant access to funds, including those that are invested, enhancing liquidity for users. The platform also features a rewards card that enables customers to earn cash back on purchases, which can be automatically reinvested to foster financial growth. Through these services, Finch aims to make investing accessible and straightforward for its users.

Oper

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Oper is a reliable technology partner that enables lenders to leverage their mortgage offerings. The company helps credit providers to launch digital credit products in a matter of days. Credit providers can simply configure their process and start selling, by using Oper's out-of-the-box modules. The customers can integrate Fintech technologies into their process by choosing functionalities from Oper's Fintech partner app store.

Cogni

Seed Round in 2019
Cogni is a New York-based company that develops a digital banking platform designed to enhance financial services for businesses across Europe. Formerly known as Bizbaze, Cogni offers multi-currency business accounts that integrate artificial intelligence-driven tools to streamline various financial activities. The platform employs machine learning to automate and simplify virtual payments, providing users with an intuitive interface that supports a range of financial transactions, including deposits and lifestyle-related bookings such as hotels and flights. By focusing on accessibility and transparency, Cogni aims to revolutionize the digital banking experience for its users, combining traditional finance with emerging technologies like decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens.

Form3

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2016, Form3 specializes in cloud-based payment processing services for regulated financial institutions. Its platform offers connectivity, payment processing, clearing, settlement, and a fully managed service model. Form3 serves a diverse range of clients including banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies.

Form3

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2016, Form3 specializes in cloud-based payment processing services for regulated financial institutions. Its platform offers connectivity, payment processing, clearing, settlement, and a fully managed service model. Form3 serves a diverse range of clients including banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies.

Nile Bank

Acquisition in 2006
Nile Bank Ltd. provides banking products and services.
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