Tagged: financing

February 19, 2026 @ 3:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has announced two significant investments this week, underscoring its commitment to fueling innovation across high-potential sectors. Recently, the Bank revealed a cornerstone commitment of up to £45 million to Redrice Ventures’ targeted £75 million Fund II, aimed at nurturing the UK’s… Read More

February 8, 2026 @ 4:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an effort to address New York City’s ongoing housing crisis, OakNorth, a specialist in commercial lending, has partnered with Oak Funding to extend a $78 million co-loan to real estate developer Bushburg. This financing will facilitate the purchase and redevelopment of 100 William Street,… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 1:19 am By Michael Wong  |  

Snout, a pet healthcare financing platform, said it has secured more than $110 million in total capital to expand access to affordable, prevention-first veterinary care across the United States, betting that simpler monthly payment plans can lift routine care uptake while reducing administrative friction for… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 4:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank OakNorth has recently extended two significant loans, each worth £8.3 million, to support diverse development projects. These financings underscore the bank’s commitment to fostering residential and tourism sectors amid evolving demographic and economic needs. The initiatives target retirement housing and luxury vacation spots,… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to bolster the UK’s export sector, Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to allocate up to £2 billion in trade finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized corporations looking to grow internationally. This initiative, announced on January 26, 2026, aims… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 1:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has announced a £34 million investment in WestBridge III, a private equity fund dedicated to fostering growth in underserved areas. This commitment comes as WestBridge III successfully reached its maximum target of £225 million during its final closing, marking a key… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of commercial finance, recent media headlines have reportedly proclaimed the so-called death of factoring, which is said to be a staple in business funding. However, a blog post from UK Finance now challenges this narrative, arguing that such reports are not only… Read More

December 20, 2025 @ 9:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Plata, the Mexican financial technology company, has reportedly secured  financing of up to $500 million arranged by Nomura Securities International, Inc. The transaction also sets a precedent: it marks the first time a Japanese investment bank participates in a financing of this scale within Mexico’s… Read More

December 16, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LendInvest Mortgages (LSE: LINV), an alternative platform for property finance, announces the launch of a long-term development finance funding partnership with AB CarVal and HSBC, intended to scale the company’s development finance proposition and enable the delivery of new homes across the nation. The funding… Read More

December 15, 2025 @ 7:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru has appointed Jüri Preoaim braženski as the new Head of Real Estate Financing. In this role, he will to expand the platform’s ongoing operations in key European markets. Jüri Preobraženski noted that around sixteen years ago, his professional journey in real estate began. And over… Read More

December 10, 2025 @ 12:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As Bank of Ireland concludes its 2023–2025 corporate strategy, the Bank today confirmed it is financing the construction of approximately 25,000 homes nationwide through debt and equity funding. Construction is underway at over 240 sites across the country, with projects spanning listed builders as well… Read More

November 28, 2025 @ 6:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The online bank N26 says that it continues to expand its product portfolio and grow in the realm of credit. The European digital bank has recently announced the launch of personal loans for customers in Spain, a consumer credit solution available from “1,000 to 15,000 euros… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 6:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank responds to an updated mandate from the UK Government by releasing a 5-year strategic plan for delivering a “step change in how UK smaller businesses are financed.” The bank’s mission is to drive economic growth by helping smaller businesses get “the… Read More

November 7, 2025 @ 6:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

LendingClub (NYSE: LC) has announced that the firm’s Board of Directors has approved a program to repurchase and acquire “up to $100 million” of the company’s common stock through Dec 31, 2026. LendingClub shares are trading near their 52-week high with a market cap of over… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 5:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tipalti, a provider of AI-powered finance automation solutions, has secured $200 million in growth financing from its long-standing partner, Hercules Capital, Inc. This capital infusion will empower Tipalti to advance its mission of transforming financial operations for businesses worldwide by enhancing its artificial intelligence capabilities,… Read More

August 21, 2025 @ 7:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Australian Renewables Income Fund (ARIF or the Fund) is pleased to announce the completion of a ~A$700 million portfolio debt refinancing transaction, marking a significant  milestone to strengthen the Fund’s capital structure and “provide a platform to support future  growth.” As explained in the… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Equitybee, a platform connecting startup employees with accredited investors to fund stock options, has released its 2025 Mid-Year VC Liquidity Tracker. Announced on July 29, 2025, by Equitybee’s CEO Oren Barzilai, this tracker offers a comprehensive overview of major venture capital -backed liquidity events in… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 3:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zvilo, a working capital lender committed to bridging the trade finance gap, announced the expansion of its debt facility with capital partner Fasanara Capital, a London-based investment management company. The facility has been increased to up to €75 million, “building on an initial commitment from… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

17Capital, an NAV finance provider, announced the final closing of 17Capital Strategic Lending Fund 6, with “approximately $5.5 billion of commitments, including co-investment and affiliated vehicles.” The Fund follows its predecessor, 17Capital Fund 5, which “closed at $2.9 billion in July 2021.” The Firm has… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant step toward broadening its footprint in the real estate financing sector, CapitalRise, an online platform for prime property lending and investing, has entered the fully-commercial property space with a £4 million bridging loan. This deal, announced recently, supports the acquisition of a… Read More