With proven award-winning expertise in providing working capital solutions to businesses since 2011, Upstream delivers a range of structured ABL facilities for growth-focused companies in Northern Ireland, Ireland and Great Britain. Founded by CEO Judith Totten MBE, Upstream has extensive experience in supporting business ambition, unlocking the value of all balance sheet assets to deliver bespoke funding solutions that drive growth. Supported by a Pollen Street Capital-backed £150m funding facility, Upstream empowers established SME and mid-corporate-sized businesses to raise the capital needed to drive strategic, sustainable and transformational growth whether in transition or restructuring. Flexible and fast, funding can be secured on a variety of assets including debtors, stock, equipment, machinery, vehicles, brand and property, providing opportunities to unlock finance to drive scale, improve cash flow and stay in control. Upstream has significant local autonomy to deliver finance solutions from £250,000 upwards. Upstream is acknowledged as an established and trusted challenger to the mainstream market, with a comprehensive offering tailored to the needs of SMEs and mid-corporate business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. To get advice or to find out more, email: info@upstreampositive.co.uk or phone +44 (0) 2890 999 450.
Total raised: $188.31M
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 13.02.2025 | - | $188.31M | - |
Mentions in press and media 1
| Date | Title | Description |
| 13.02.2025 | Upstream completes management buyout and secures €180m for expansion | Belfast asset-based lending business Upstream has completed a management buyout (MBO) led by founder Judith Totten. Founded in June 2011 as a boutique SME funding provider, Upstream has evolved to become a leading structured asset-based len... |