The FinTech alternative lending sector has grown significantly over the last few years, with annual origination volumes currently in excess of £2 billion spread across business lending, property lending, invoice finance and R&D tax credit & grant advances.
Our first investments date back to 2013 when the sector was in its infancy. We continue to see strong alignment with our own objectives in supporting the ongoing development of this sector, which provides a deeper and a more diversified pool of funding sources for smaller businesses.
Lenders continue to evolve rapidly as business models develop and products are adopted by the market, providing smaller businesses with a wider variety of flexible, affordable and more appropriate financial solutions.
FinTech Overview (Cumulative to March 2024)
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14 Portfolio investments
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£280m Committed
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2,933 Businesses supported (2023/24)
FinTech plays an important role in fostering innovation and enhancing competition in UK finance markets, becoming a growing source of funding for smaller businesses. - Geoff Whiteland Senior Director

Request for proposals
We are continuing to engage actively with market participants, seeking appropriate opportunities in the FinTech sector.
If you have any queries about FinTech in general, or questions in advance of submitting a proposal, please contact:
FinTech Request for Proposals
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