A financial institution supporting clean technology through its Sustainable Impact Capital initiative.
Portfolio
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companies
Applica
Applica provides an artificial intelligence platform for automated text comprehension and document processing.
Bluestone Resorts
Bluestone Resorts operates a holiday destination in Wales focused on sustainability.
Enable International
Enable International builds cloud software for managing commercial rebates and trading agreements.
Fnality
Fnality operates regulated wholesale payment systems using distributed ledger technology.
Fnality International
Fnality International develops blockchain payments technology for wholesale financial markets.
Form3
Form3 provides cloud-based payment processing infrastructure for financial institutions.
Gousto
Gousto provides a meal kit delivery service for home cooking.
HUBX
HUBX operates a digital deal syndication platform for banks and brokerage firms.
Hivemind
Hivemind develops software systems for financial institutions.
Holiwise
Holiwise develops an artificial intelligence travel agent that plans and books leisure and corporate journeys.
Hometree
Hometree provides residential energy services and home cover solutions.
Kuberno
Kuberno provides a global legal entity management platform for corporate governance and compliance.
Liberis
Liberis provides accessible embedded finance platforms and revenue-based funding for small businesses.
MOF Technologies
MOF Technologies develops energy efficient carbon capture solutions for heavy industries.
Naked Energy
Naked Energy develops high density solar heat and power technology to displace fossil fuels.
Nimbla
Digital invoice insurance provider helping businesses trade with confidence.
Origami
Origami provides smart software for trading and automating green energy assets.
Poq
Poq develops an app commerce platform for retailers.
Propel Finance
Propel Finance provides asset finance to help small and medium-sized enterprises acquire essential equipment.
Simudyne
Simudyne provides agent-based simulation software for complex decision-making.
Smart
Smart provides digital retirement technology for workplace pensions and savers.
Sunswap
Sunswap develops zero-emission refrigeration technology for transport fleets.
The Hut Group
The Hut Group operates international online beauty and wellbeing retail brands powered by proprietary e-commerce technology.
Uhura Solutions
Uhura Solutions provides a low-code contract intelligence platform for automating business processes.
United Fintech
United Fintech provides a neutral technology infrastructure and ecosystem for financial institutions.
Validis
Validis provides a financial data standardization platform for business lending and accounting.
WealthOS
WealthOS provides cloud native infrastructure for digital wealth management platforms.
iwoca
Iwoca provides digital finance and business loans to small and medium enterprises.
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Atif Malik
Atif brings debt advisory and banking experience from roles at Alvarez & Marsal and Barclays. He previously held director positions at Lloyds Bank Wholesale Banking & Markets.
LinkedInAndy Challis
Managing Director, Principal Investments
Andy brings extensive investment banking experience from roles at Barclays and Cazenove. He currently serves as Managing Director of Principal Investments at Barclays.
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Jim Quantrill
Relationship Director
Jim brings corporate banking and retail relationship management experience from his long tenure at Barclays.
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Kester Keating
Head of US Strategic Investments
Kester is the global head of strategic investments at Barclays Investment Bank and director and head of US principal investments. He serves on the boards of Capitolis, FMX, FreshBooks, and Symphony.
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Steven Poulter
Head of Principal Structuring and Investments
Steven brings principal structuring and investment experience, currently leading Barclays Climate Ventures alongside board roles at Sustainable Ventures, BGF, and LuxWall.
LinkedInSean White
MD of Securitised Products Solutions
Andrew Challis
co-Head of Principal Investments
Andrew brings principal investment and banking experience from his time at Barclays and Cazenove.
Gavin Chapman
Co-Head of Principal Investments
Gavin brings principal investment and board-level experience from roles at Barclays, FMBcapital Holdings, and several material science and energy companies. He serves as an independent non-executive director and managing director.
LinkedInRyan Hayward
Head of Strategic Investments
Ryan brings project management experience from roles at Barclays, Marks & Spencer, and ASOS.com. He currently serves as head of digital assets and strategic investments at Barclays.
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James Binns
Managing Director, Global Head of Trade & Working Capital
James serves as Managing Director and Vice Chair of Global Transaction Banking at Barclays, following senior transaction banking and trade finance roles at Deutsche Bank and HSBC.
LinkedInSabri EL JAILANI
Barclays Investment Bank executive
Sabri serves as Co-Head of Markets Barclays Europe and Global Head of Rates Options and Structured Trading at Barclays. He also sits on the board of directors at MTS S.p.A.
LinkedInFilippo Zorzoli
Barclays Investment Bank executive
Dan Roberts
Managing Director
Dan brings extensive commercial banking and leadership experience from senior roles at HSBC and Barclays.
LinkedInSimon Vittle
Director of Large Corporates
Simon brings corporate banking experience from roles at Barclays and HSBC, alongside board experience with CBI Wales. Earlier, he held positions at GE Commercial Finance, GE, and KPMG Audit.
LinkedInBarclays joins an existing roster of major banking backers that includes BNP Paribas, Citi, Danske Bank and Standard Chartered.
"We’re excited to partner with United Fintech to accelerate digital transformation across the industry. United Fintech’s approach to scaling proven fintech innovation aligns closely with our vision for future-ready financial services."
The capital raise was led by WisdomTree, Bank of America, Citi, KBC Group, Temasek and Tradeweb to support the expansion of its global settlement network.
"The closing of our Series C reflects a shared conviction that the future of money demands a new foundation, one with Fnality at its core. Our blockchain-based settlement systems, anchored in the credit quality of central bank money, connect traditional finance with the fast adoption of tokenized and decentralized markets. With 24/7 payment rails, real-time settlement, and enhanced liquidity management, we’re not just modernizing wholesale payments, we’re building a future that fuses Decentralized Finance’s operational optimization with Traditional Finance’s capital efficiency. This investment accelerates our journey toward a financial market infrastructure that is more resilient, more inclusive, and ready for the hybrid future of global finance."
The pre-seed round was led by Bobby Previti with participation from senior executives across global financial and logistics firms.
"We’ve identified a clear gap in the market between mainstream online travel agencies and high-end travel concierges. Premium travellers are underserved, often forced to choose between impersonal, self-serve booking platforms or expensive concierge services that are slow to access. Holiwise is building an AI travel agent that combines the convenience of technology with the quality of a tailored luxury experience. It can instantly plan and book complete personalised itineraries, including synchronised flights, premium stays, and curated experiences for individuals or groups."
The funding round includes participation from Barclays, Bank of America, Citi, and the British Business Bank.
Leading US and UK banks back the financial data standardization platform to modernise business lending.
"This strategic investment from two of the world’s leading banks validates our vision of making standardized accounting data the cornerstone of modern lending."
