6 years of small business stories

Funding Circle was founded in the UK in August 2010 by 3 university friends, Samir Desai, James Meekings and Andrew Mullinger to revolutionise the way small businesses access finance. Today, Funding Circle helps small businesses access the finance they need to grow across the UK, US, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands.

Did you know?

We recently commissioned a report to help us better understand the impact lending and borrowing through Funding Circle has on the UK economy. Since 2010, Funding Circle investors and businesses have helped:

• boost economic activity (measured by GVA) by £2.7 billion
• create over 40,000 jobs
• build approximately 2,200 family homes

Are you interested in lending to UK businesses?

Lend alongside 50,000 investors and support small businesses across the UK by signing up online today. You can use our investor information guide to help you get started and there are thousands of loans which you can be a part of, making it quick and easy to build a diversified portfolio. Remember, by lending to businesses your capital is at risk.

Are you looking to expand your business?

More than 15,00 UK businesses have accessed finance through Funding Circle. Get your instant quote today!

The Funding Circle team