Capify appoints Think Business Loans founder as director of strategic initiatives
Capify, a leading SME lender, has appointed Jamie Stewart as director of strategic initiatives. Jamie, the founder and former MD of Think Business Loans, brings extensive experience and SME expertise to Capify. In his role at Think, he successfully oversaw the deployment of over £1bn in funding to more than 10,000 customers, prior to its sale to Bionic in 2019. Since then, Jamie set up Anidea, a strategic consultancy firm.
Jamie’s arrival marks another milestone during a significant growth phase for Capify. Having leveraged a new £100m credit line from Pollen Street Capital earlier this year, the company has made a succession of senior team appointments recently and is actively developing an expanded product suite.
“I’m thrilled to join the team at Capify as director of strategic initiatives,” said Jamie Stewart. “Capify is a pioneer in the alternative lending space, with a solid foundation and a clear vision for the future. As a forward-thinking entrepreneurial company with a new range of innovative products, Capify is poised for significant growth. I look forward to collaborating with the team to develop new partnerships that will further enhance our ability to provide quick, reliable funding solutions to SMEs.”
Founded in the UK in 2008 during the global financial crisis, Capify has become a vital financial resource for small and medium-sized businesses. Recognised for its commitment to excellence, Capify was awarded SME Lender of the Year (up to £1m) at the UK Credit Awards last year. Originally launched in the United States in 2002, Capify was one of the world’s first online alternative financing companies for SMEs. Since its creation, Capify has supported over 20,000 businesses and funded over £1.2bn to help SMEs achieve their growth ambitions.
John Rozenbroek, COO/CFO at Capify, commented, “We’re delighted to welcome Jamie to the Capify team. His extensive experience in SME lending and his proven ability to drive strategic growth are exactly what we need as we expand our operations and introduce new products. Jamie’s insight and leadership will be invaluable in achieving our mission to support SMEs with the funding they need to thrive.”
“Jamie’s appointment underscores our commitment to strategic growth and innovation, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the alternative finance industry, delivering unparalleled service and support to SMEs in the UK”.