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Funding Circle

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Last activity: 30.10.2026
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Funding Circle is the world’s leading lending platform for small businesses, matching investors to businesses who want to grow in the UK, US and Europe.

To date we have facilitated over £2.5 billion worth of loans to UK businesses. Helping the economy to grow, businesses can access fast, fair and transparent finance, and investors can earn attractive returns.
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Portfolio
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Overview

Location
United Kingdom, England, City of London
Employees
501-1000
Phone
+44 800 048 2467
Founded date
2010
Investment Stage
Series C; Series D; IPO

Portfolio 1

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Oct 20, 2026Exclusive: Thatchers to sponsor Prem Rugby in deal struck by Elton John agencyPrem Rugby will this week announce Thatchers as a new commercial partner as Elton John’s Rocket Sports agency continues to hunt for league sponsors, City AM understands. The English top flight counts London Pride as its beer sponsor but wil...
Oct 10, 2026Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova Joins Innovate Finance’s Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2026Share Share Share Share Email What does it take to build a financial industry where everyone has the opportunity to succeed? Technology is part of the answer, but so are the people who challenge conventions, bring different perspectives and...
Sep 30, 2026Prem Rugby extends deal with trading platform EtoroTrading platform Etoro has extended its partnership with Prem Rugby as it solidifies its growing status within sport. The agreement began in 2023 but a fresh extension will see the deal extend into a fourth season, with the firm sponsoring ...
Sep 22, 2026Prem Rugby announces record deal with key partnerPrem Rugby this morning announced a record deal with ball provider Gilbert that took their partnership beyond 30 years. The agreement, confirmed ahead of this weekend’s opening round of fixtures, is the longest deal agreed between the two o...
Sep 9, 2026Investors fret as UK fintech chief bows outLisa Jacobs has overseen a tumultuous time at the helm of London-listed fintech Funding Circle. After she announced plans for her exit, Samuel Norman takes a look at Jacobs’ tenure in this week’s column. As she announced plans to bow out fr...
Sep 8, 2026Funding Circle boss bows out as fintech lifts profit forecastThe boss of small business lender Funding Circle has laid out plans for her departure as the fintech lifted its profit forecast for the year ahead. Lisa Jacobs, who has led the firm since 2022, will step down as chief executive by “no later...
Sep 4, 2026UK startup AI Score raises $5.4M to scale its enterprise AI governance platformLondon-based AI governance company AI Score has raised $5.4 million in seed funding to further develop its platform for managing the use of generative and agentic AI across organisations. The round was led by Fuel Ventures, with participati...
Aug 21, 2026Fintech Lending Market Trends: Digital Transformation and Accessible Financing Driving GrowthThe fintech lending market is witnessing rapid growth as digital technologies transform how consumers and businesses access credit. Fintech lenders use digital platforms, artificial intelligence, automated underwriting, alternative data, an...
Mar 24, 2026Global Fintech Market Expected to Reach $556 Billion by 2030: What the Numbers Mean for StartupsShare Share Share Share Email Multiple research firms now project the global fintech market will sit between $556 billion and $652 billion by 2030. Mordor Intelligence puts the figure at $652.80 billion. Fortune Business Insights, which val...
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FAQ about Funding Circle

When was Funding Circle founded?

Funding Circle was founded in 2010.

How many startups has Funding Circle invested in?

Funding Circle has 1 portfolio company on Parsers VC.

What has the press written about Funding Circle?

Parsers VC has collected 191 articles mentioning Funding Circle, among them “Exclusive: Thatchers to sponsor Prem Rugby in deal struck by Elton John agency” (Oct 20, 2026) and “Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova Joins Innovate Finance’s Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2026” (Oct 10, 2026).

Is Funding Circle still active?

Yes, Funding Circle is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 30, 2026.