15 July 2025
London, 15 July 2025 – Funding Circle, the UK’s leading SME finance platform, today announced a £200 million forward flow agreement with long-standing partner Deutsche Bank. This facility will continue to support Funding Circle's core Term Loans for small businesses across the UK.
Deutsche Bank, a funder on the Funding Circle platform since 2014, solidifies its commitment to supporting UK SMEs through this partnership. This deal underscores the strength and success of Funding Circle’s core lending product and the robust returns available to investors.
In FY2024, Term Loan originations grew by 33%. These established loan offerings are complemented by Funding Circle’s broader product suite, which includes innovative solutions like FlexiPay and the Funding Circle business credit card, further expanding financial options for SMEs.
Dipesh Mehta, Chief Capital Officer at Funding Circle, said: “We are delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with Deutsche Bank. This trade is a testament to the robustness of our platform and our ability to originate high-quality loans that deliver attractive, stable returns for our partners. This funding allows us to continue supporting the backbone of the UK economy with the finance they need to grow and succeed.”
The continued partnership with a leading global financial institution like Deutsche Bank underscores the trust in Funding Circle’s proprietary technology, robust credit assessment capabilities, and attractive returns.
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Media contact:
Leigh Rimmer
Head of Corporate Affairs
press@fundingcircle.com
+44 20 3830 1325
About Funding Circle
Funding Circle (LSE: FCH) is the UK’s leading SME finance platform. Established in the UK in 2010, Funding Circle has extended c.£15bn in credit to over 110,000 businesses in the UK.
For SME borrowers, Funding Circle provides an unrivalled customer experience, delivered through its technology and data, coupled with a human touch. Its solutions continue to help customers access the funding they need to succeed.
For institutional investors, Funding Circle provides access to an alternative asset class in an underserved market, and delivers robust and attractive returns.
