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iwoca

Venture debtoperating company · company profile

London

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Investment thesis

iwoca is an independent fintech lender built specifically for small businesses, offering fast and flexible access to working capital. Its core Flexi-Loan provides funding from £1,000 to £1 million, with online applications completed in minutes, decisions typically within 24 hours, and no fees for early repayment. Interest starts at 1.5% per 30 days and accrues only on the outstanding balance for the days funds are used, with terms up to five years. The company accepts applications from UK limited companies and LLPs of any age or industry, using soft credit checks and Open Banking. Over the past fourteen years it has become one of Europe's largest business lenders.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.

HQ
London, GB
Instruments
Debt
Founded
2011

Principals & officers · per Companies House

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James David Charles Dear

Director · British · since 2011

Joost Holleman

Director · Dutch · since 2026

Timothy Charles Levene

Director · British · since 2019

Christoph Rieche

Director · British,German · since 2011

Jonathan Mark Schneider

Director · British · since 2012

Frank Seehaus

Director · German · since 2015

Frequently asked questions

What sectors does iwoca focus on?
iwoca focuses on Fintech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is iwoca located?
iwoca is headquartered in London, GB.

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