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OakNorth

Venture debt

New York · Series B–Growth · 21 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.

Invests inConstruction TechFintechPropTechLondonNew YorkUnited KingdomUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Series B–Growth
HQ
New York, US
Instruments
Debt
Founded
2015

Team · 21 people

from the firm's website

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 Khoslasignificant 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 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

Leadership & Innovator Series: In Conversation with Rishi Khosla, CEO & Co-Founder, Oaknorth

Innovate Finance · Rishi Khosla

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