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iwoca launches M&A marketplace as data reveals SME succession gap

October 15, 2026

iwoca today launches manda, a dedicated M&A platform designed to connect small businesses looking to sell with suitable buyers.

Revenue increases by over 50% as iwoca launches new products to solve more SME problems

September 28, 2026

90 new businesses created every hour across Britain as business registrations rebound in 2026

September 3, 2026

iwoca SME Expert Index: Clouds part in small business outlook as SME brokers bullish on economy

August 29, 2024

The latest iwoca SME Expert Index reveals a surge in optimism among SME finance brokers, with 73% feeling positive about the future of small businesses. Despite the economic challenges, recession fears are at a record low, although political uncertainty remains a concern, with mixed opinions on the new Labour Government’s impact on SMEs.

Peterborough named best British city for SME jobs

June 20, 2024

SME lender iwoca publishes annual ‘Top 25 Towns & Cities for SME Jobs’ ranking for 2024, revealing the best places in Britain to work for a small business

Larger loans for SMEs: Applications for loans over £100k grow by half as SME optimism returns

May 28, 2024

SMEs are increasingly seeking larger loans over £100,000, with applications growing by 56% as optimism and demand for finance rise in 2024.

iwoca secures £270m from Citi and Barclays, taking total investment in the business past £1bn

May 7, 2024

iwoca secures £150m from Citibank and Insight Investment for its German expansion, as well as an additional £120m from Barclays and Värde Partners for the UK, taking total gross investment in the business past £1bn.

Wolverhampton tops rankings as best place in England to be a female entrepreneur

April 4, 2024

Wolverhampton is ranked the best city to be a female entrepreneur in England, according to a new study by iwoca.