What is Capitalise?
Capitalise is a UK-based technology firm founded in 2016, specializing in facilitating finance for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The company leverages its proprietary technology and advanced data analytics to connect businesses with a broad spectrum of institutional and fintech lenders across the United Kingdom. By identifying optimal financing solutions, Capitalise aims to streamline the funding process for SMEs, thereby supporting their growth and operational needs.
How much funding has Capitalise raised?
Capitalise has raised a total of $16.2M across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$2.5M
Unspecified
$13.7M
Series A (2019): $2.5M, investors not publicly disclosed
Unspecified (2021): $13.7M led by Hambro Perks, Gauss Ventures, QED Investors, Post Finance, and Experian
Key Investors in Capitalise
Hambro Perks
Hambro Perks is a London-headquartered international investment firm focused on private technology investing, partnering with founders to support growth businesses across all investment stages.
Gauss Ventures
Gauss Ventures focuses on investments in the fintech and data economy sectors, backing high-impact technologies that reshape industries and building growth through a diverse portfolio of global companies.
QED Investors
QED Investors is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage, disruptive financial services companies in the U.S., U.K., Latin America, and Southeast Asia, known for its hands-on approach to fostering breakthrough growth.
What's next for Capitalise?
The substantial enterprise-level backing Capitalise has received, particularly the recent strategic investment, positions the company for accelerated expansion and enhanced service offerings. This infusion of capital is likely to fuel further development of its in-house technology and data analytics capabilities, enabling it to serve a larger client base and potentially explore new markets. The company's focus on the SME lending ecosystem indicates a strategic move to solidify its position as a key intermediary in the UK's financial landscape, driving innovation in how businesses access capital.
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