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84 new businesses were created every hour across Britain in H1 2025

84 new businesses were created every hour across Britain in the first half of 2025 despite continued economic uncertainty, according to the annual Business Hotspots list from iwoca — one of Europe’s largest SME lenders. iwoca’s research, derived from an analysis of Companies House data, finds that over 363,000 businesses were registered in Britain between January and June 2025. 

iwoca and Teya partner as SME demand for finance expected to rise significantly

iwoca SME Expert Index: Three in five brokers submit most SME finance applications to alternative lenders

Introducing our new long-term small business loan

As one of Europe’s fastest-growing alternative lenders, we’re always looking for new ways to help small businesses access the money they need to grow. That’s why we’re delighted to introduce our new 5 year business loan.

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Life after BBLS: What must come next

iwoca co-founder and CEO Christoph Rieche gives his thoughts on what needs to come next to make sure small businesses can access the finance they need.

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Fintech lenders are best placed to deliver Government support to micro businesses

iwoca CEO and co-founder Christoph Rieche on why we welcome Government support for small and micro businesses at a time when they need us the most.

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We're calling for collaboration with the major banks, having raised debt financing to support new customers.

We’ve raised debt financing to support new CBILS customers. Now, we’re asking the banks to work with us.

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Coronavirus – an update from our CEO

iwoca co-founder and CEO Christoph Rieche gives his thoughts on the fast-moving COVID-19 outbreak.

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iwoca Ltd is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (reference number: 791804) for the provision of paymentservices. We're also registered with the Information Commissioners Office in relation to the processing of personal information (registration number: Z3007540). iwoca Limited is incorporated in England and Wales (company number: 07798925). Our registered office is 10 Queen Street Place, London, EC4R 1AG.
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