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OakNorth

Venture debtoperating company · company profile

New York · Series B–Growth · 22 people tracked

Also known as Oaknorth Interim Holdings Limited

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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.

Stage
Series B–Growth
HQ
New York, US
Instruments
Debt
Founded
2015
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
5

Team · 22 people

from the firm's website & curated

Founder mafia

5 people who came through OakNorth went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 5 of 5 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Construction Tech ×1Consumer ×1Direct to Consumer ×1Energy ×1Enterprise Software ×1

HQs:United Kingdom×3Denmark×1

Investments · 5 tracked

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By year:2025 · 22024 · 13 dated

EAG Bioenergyeagbioenergy.comin

EAG Bioenergy operates and develops bioenergy assets—including biogas, biomethane, and biofertilizer projects—across the UK and Ireland.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Co-investorsVesper Infrastructure Partners

McAvoymcavoygroup.comin𝕏Nov 2025

McAvoy manufactures modular buildings for permanent and temporary deployment across education, health, commercial, and pharmaceutical sectors in the UK and Ireland.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechUK and Ireland, GB

Co-investorsBlantyre Capital

My Pension Expertmypensionexpert.comin𝕏Apr 2025

My Pension Expert provides financial advice and investment guidance tailored for retirement planning, offering services including portfolio recommendations, pension transfers, and ongoing advisory support.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechDoncaster, GB

Co-investorsPalatine

Sticks'n'Sushisticksnsushi.cominFeb 2024

Sticks'n'Sushi is a Danish restaurant group that serves sushi, yakitori (grilled skewered meat), salads, and desserts with creative interpretations blending Japanese and Nordic cuisine.

Direct to ConsumerFoodTechCopenhagen, DK

Co-investorsActive PartnersMcWin Capital Partners

Third Spacethirdspace.londonin

Third Space operates a group of luxury health clubs in London, offering fitness classes led by instructors and gym facilities for members.

ConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessLondon, GB

Colin WaggettinColin W.in

Co-investorsKSLRiverPark Ventures

Portfolio news

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Principals & officers · per Companies House

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Edward Barry Berk

Director · British · since 2025

Jonathan Adair Turner

Director · British · since 2025

Ownership & control

Rishi Khosla — significant influence or control

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has OakNorth made?
OakNorth has 5 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
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 team

Rishi 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

NYSE Floor Talk: Rishi Khosla, CEO, OakNorth

New York Stock Exchange · Rishi Khosla

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