Updraft Secures Вј72m Investment In Natwest-led ... Page
In a major move for the UK fintech scene, the financial wellness app Updraft has secured in a funding round led by banking giant NatWest . This investment marks a significant step forward for the "neolender," which aims to help UK consumers escape high-interest debt traps and build long-term financial resilience. What is Updraft?
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, Updraft isn't just another lending app. It is designed specifically for "multi-card jugglers"—people managing multiple credit cards and overdrafts who want a lower-cost way to pay them off. Updraft secures ВЈ72m investment in NatWest-led ...
The app uses technology and machine learning to build a 360-degree view of a user's finances. It then provides personalized advice and lower-interest loans to replace expensive borrowings like credit card balances and buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) debt. Key Highlights of the Funding Round In a major move for the UK fintech
: This funding follows a £16 million raise in late 2020 and has since been surpassed by a even larger £272 million windfall in late 2023. Why This Matters for UK Consumers Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, Updraft
Updraft’s Mission to Break the Debt Cycle: A £72m Milestone
: NatWest led the round, providing Updraft's first senior debt facility. Specialist investment firm Quilam Capital also extended its existing debt facility to support the fintech's growth.