Juice secures £25m to bolster SME lending in the UK

In a strategic move to bridge the UK’s persistent small business financing gap, Juice, a London-based fintech lender, has secured £25m in fresh funding. The capital infusion is set to support the company’s mission of delivering accessible, non-dilutive growth financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those led by digital-first founders.

This significant round brings together a mix of institutional and private support. It includes backing from Aern Capital and Falco Capital, two prominent family offices, along with a credit facility from Paragon Bank, all committed to advancing SME-friendly financial solutions in a market where traditional bank lending often falls short.

The new capital comes amid a stark reality: the UK currently faces a £22bn SME funding gap. With over half of these businesses turning away from conventional high street banks, the need for more agile and responsive lenders has never been greater. Juice aims to meet this demand through a financing model grounded in real-time financial data, predictive analytics, and flexible credit lines — offering founders access to funding tailored precisely to the rhythm and requirements of their businesses.

Founded in 2019, Juice has positioned itself as a reliable alternative during economic uncertainty, having proven its approach through periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The company’s non-dilutive capital solutions are designed without hidden fees, ensuring transparency and alignment with each SME’s growth path.

The leadership at Juice views this funding round as a defining moment. The CEO emphasized that this milestone enables the firm to deliver not only capital, but also the strategic insights and flexibility that modern entrepreneurs require. By leveraging partnerships with firms like Paragon Bank, Aern Capital, and long-standing investor Falco Capital, Juice is poised to redefine the way British SMEs approach financing.

As the company sets its sights on expanding beyond its current focus on digital-native businesses, it plans to broaden its reach across the SME landscape — helping foster job creation, innovation, and economic resilience across the UK.