Magnificent 7: Non-Bank Lenders in the Thames Valley
Non-bank lenders play a pivotal role in the Thames Valley region. By providing diverse and accessible financial options, they are key in fostering business growth and enabling innovation.
Their flexible lending approach supports both established companies and startups, driving economic resilience and expansion.
At this year’s Thames Valley Deals Awards, we’ll be crowning one particularly influential company as the Non-Bank Lender of the Year.
Our independent judges will be looking at the volume, value and complexity of nominees’ deals, how active they’ve been during the qualifying period and their client testimonials.
But before we give away this sought-after accolade, we’ve put together a list of seven companies with the potential to bring home the trophy should they choose to enter this year’s awards:
Offering a variety of flexible and accessible funding solutions to SMEs across the UK, Close Brothers Asset Finance has grown continuously since beginning operations in 1987. Demonstrating an admirable commitment to inclusion and diversity, the company is proud of its strongly cemented principles.
Driven by a passion to help SMEs grow into their full potential, Bibby Financial Services is backed by more than 40 years of invaluable experience. Working closely with clients to overcome challenges and break down barriers, the company is ‘not content with simply funding businesses’.
Making expertly designed funding solutions easily accessible, Funding Circle recognises the importance of encouraging new business. From creating jobs and supporting communities to growing SMEs with the help of its global team of experts, Funding Circle has helped over 135,000 businesses borrow a total of £15.2 billion.
With support schemes that cater to an enormous range of sectors, Leumi UK’s broad expertise is incontestable. Having achieved a net profit of £2.2b in 2022, the company and its team hold an extensive knowledge on the problems that its prospective clients face in the modern world of business.
Backed by more than a century of experience, Pulse Cashflow Finance is a well-established leader in the Thames Valley’s financial sector. Preceded by a reputation of transparency and integrity, the company strategically makes funding decisions with its clients based on the strength of the sales ledger and audit trail.
Offering highly flexible solution-led services, Ultimate Finance has provided businesses with more than £10b in funding since being founded in 2002. Boasting a strong team of skilled financial experts at its core, the company is dedicated to ensuring quality, speed and supporting ambition.
Proud to be ‘not just another lender’, Growth Lending is set apart from the crowd by its unique understanding of the challenges that all fast-growing businesses face. From its holistic approach to improving ESG to its vast portfolio of happy clients, the business is well known for fostering exceptional growth.
So do you think you’ve got what it takes to be a winner at this year’s Thames Valley Deals Awards?
Entering the awards online is quick, easy and free – you won’t want to miss out on the Thames Valley’s deals event of the year!
The Non-Bank Lender of the Year could be any lender providing commercial finance products outside of the core focus of traditional high street banks.
This funding could include asset finance/leasing products, peer-to-peer and crowdfunding platforms in support of businesses in the region.
Get your nominations in now!
For more information about this event, click here.
