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SMEs that access finance are 70% more likely to succeed, new research finds

June 15, 2026

New research from Capital Economics, commissioned by SME lender iwoca, finds that small businesses receiving finance have more of a chance to build lasting, successful companies. The analysis finds iwoca’s SME customers are 70%, or 1.7x, more likely to remain trading after three years than the UK average.

Recession fears among UK SMEs hit two-year high as Middle East conflict squeezes costs

May 12, 2026

Five cash flow management tips for SMEs, as iwoca research reveals 28% have two months or less of cash in the bank

April 16, 2026

We're accredited under the Recovery Loan Scheme

October 5, 2021

We've been accredited by the British Business Bank as a lender under the Recovery Loan Scheme. This means we can provide even more support to SMEs across the UK with accessing much-needed finance.

Almost 80 new businesses created every hour across UK in first half of 2021

September 10, 2021

Embedded finance key to SME recovery and rebuilding economy

September 2, 2021

Our new data reveals how embedded finance will play a vital role for small businesses as they look to recover from the pandemic.

iwoca launches support for Yorkshire’s female business owners

July 28, 2021

We've launched a new support initiative for women business owners in Yorkshire as local data suggests female workers in the region have been more affected by the pandemic than many other parts of the UK.

New iwoca index identifies cash flow as key reason for SMEs applying for finance

July 12, 2021

Our new SME Expert Index will provide regular snapshots of the lending market from the perspective of industry experts.