Funding Circle

Thematic Area: Microbusiness and Lending

Idea: Helping small businesses get the funding they need to win

Introduction: Funding Circle is the largest online small business loans provider and one of the best-capitalized lending platforms in the world. The business is listed on the London Stock Exchange

Innovation: Over the past ten years, we have built a machine learning and technology platform that is revolutionizing how small businesses access finance. Business owners can complete a loan application and receive a decision in a matter of minutes, enabling them to get funding quickly at an affordable rate

Impact: Small business owners are forward thinkers. They’re determined. They stand up to make a difference and work hard to make it happen. When small businesses succeed, they create jobs, support local communities and drive the economy forward - that’s why we care about helping them win.