OakNorth
Venture debtNew York · Series B–Growth · 21 people tracked
Also known as Oaknorth Interim Holdings Limited
Investment thesis
OakNorth positions itself as a lender built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, offering fast, flexible, and bespoke financing to scaling US and UK businesses. Operating since 2015 with a dedicated New York team, it provides billions in lending across Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Commercial & Industrial (C&I), and fund finance. The firm emphasizes speed—arranging facilities within weeks—flexible financing structures tailored to each client, and direct access to decision-makers, aiming to bridge financing gaps left by traditional banks.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 21 people
from the firm's websitePrincipals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · British · since 2025
Director · British · since 2025
Rishi Khosla — significant influence or control
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does OakNorth invest at?
- OakNorth invests at the Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does OakNorth focus on?
- OakNorth focuses on Construction Tech, Fintech, PropTech.
- Where is OakNorth located?
- OakNorth is headquartered in New York, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamRishi Khosla OBE, Co-founder and CEO, OakNorth Bank
American European Business Association - AEBA · Rishi Khosla
Has the UK lost its fintech crown? Oaknorth's Rishi Khosla talks entrepreneurship and politics
City A.M. · Rishi Khosla
#DavosBrainstorm2024: Exclusive With Rishi Khosla, Co-Founder & CEO, OakNorth UK
Business Today · Rishi Khosla
Building a $5bn Company From Scratch | Rishi Khosla - OakNorth
Unicorn Podcast · Rishi Khosla
Episode 312: OakNorth CEO Rishi Khosla OBE, Pioneer of Challenger Banking
New York Stock Exchange · Rishi Khosla
Leadership & Innovator Series: In Conversation with Rishi Khosla, CEO & Co-Founder, Oaknorth
Innovate Finance · Rishi Khosla
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