Santander UK, a subsidiary of Banco Santander, is a major financial institution providing a wide range of banking services in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates through three primary segments: Retail Banking, Corporate & Commercial Banking, and Corporate & Investment Banking. The Retail Banking segment serves individuals and small businesses, offering products such as mortgages, current accounts, savings and investment products, credit cards, personal loans, and insurance. The Corporate & Commercial Banking segment caters to small and medium-sized enterprises, mid corporates, and commercial real estate customers, providing loans, bank accounts, treasury services, invoice discounting, trade finance, and asset finance. The Corporate & Investment Banking segment serves large corporates and financial institutions, offering loans, bank accounts, treasury services, and various financial markets activities. Santander UK is known for its customer-focused approach, providing dedicated Relationship Directors for business clients and striving to make banking straightforward and tailored to individual needs.
Director of Structured Finance and Financial Sponsors
Past deals in United Kingdom
Warehouse REIT
Post in 2025
Warehouse REIT operates as a closed-ended investment company focused on acquiring and managing a diverse portfolio of freehold and long-leasehold warehouse properties in the United Kingdom. Its holdings span various sub-sectors, including industrial or manufacturing, storage and distribution, trade counter, and retail warehouses. The company's primary operating segment is the investment and provision of urban warehouses, which cater to local market needs. Warehouse REIT generates its revenue primarily through rental income and other related sources, positioning itself as a key player in the UK warehouse property sector.
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust
Post in 2025
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust is a closed end investment company incorporated in England and Wales that is focused on building and operating a diversified portfolio of Renewable Energy Assets in Europe and Australia.
Advanced Alloy Services
Debt Financing in 2024
Advanced Alloy Services Limited is a company based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, that specializes in the acquisition, sale, and processing of pure metals and high-temperature alloys. They serve a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, oil and gas, power generation, and medical sectors. The company offers a variety of products, including super alloys like Alloy 625, Alloy X, F75, and Waspaloy, as well as pure metals such as aluminum, hafnium, niobium, rhenium, tantalum, and titanium. In addition to its product offerings, Advanced Alloy Services provides services such as revert collections, testing and grading, solids processing, turnings processing, cast stick bar cutting, and storage. Established in 1993, the company is committed to meeting the needs of its clients in the alloy industry.
Co-op
Debt Financing in 2024
The Co-operative Group is the largest mutual business in the UK, owned by over seven million consumer members. It operates approximately 4,800 retail outlets and employs more than 100,000 individuals, generating an annual turnover exceeding £13 billion. The Co-operative Group provides a range of services, from everyday grocery items to financial advice and property assistance. Unlike traditional businesses, it does not answer to shareholders but to its members, allowing for a more community-focused approach. Membership is open to anyone, granting individuals a voice in the organization's operations and a share in its profits. Established in Rochdale in 1844, the Co-operative Group remains committed to its founding principles of ethical business practices and customer focus, adapting to the changing world while prioritizing the needs of its members.
Burges Salmon
Debt Financing in 2024
Burges Salmon is a law firm based in Bristol, United Kingdom, established in 1841. The firm provides legal advisory services across various sectors, including energy, transport, food, farming, and real estate. Its expertise encompasses commercial and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, partnerships, private wealth, public sector law, intellectual property, media, pension services, and international trade. Burges Salmon serves a diverse range of industries, such as business product services, consumer product services, financial services, healthcare, and information technology, making it a comprehensive provider of legal solutions in the UK.
Equitix
Debt Financing in 2024
Equitix Limited, established in 2007, is a London-based principal investment firm specializing in the development and management of infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom. The company focuses on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects, typically investing in sectors such as social housing, education, healthcare, and renewable energy. Equitix actively participates in projects from the bidding and closing stages through to construction and service provision, often taking a lead role. As a subsidiary of Tetragon Financial Management LP, Equitix is known for its strong relationships with clients and partners, and its committed approach to each project and investment.
Troubador Publishing
Debt Financing in 2024
Troubador Publishing is an independent publisher based in Leicester, England, offering a variety of publishing solutions for authors. Their services range from tailored assistance for independent authors through their Indie-Go program to comprehensive self-publishing support via Matador, as well as partnership and mainstream publishing through The Book Guild Ltd. Troubador also organizes events for authors, including the annual Self-Publishing Conference and Self-Publishing Experience Days. With over 30 years of experience, the company is dedicated to helping authors publish quality books and aims to market and distribute these works widely through both high street and online bookshops.
Hilltop Honey
Debt Financing in 2024
Hilltop Honey is a U.K.-based food and beverage manufacturing company that specializes in producing a diverse range of organic honey products. The company offers an array of flavored honeys, cut comb honey, and other products like maple syrup and agave. Hilltop Honey prioritizes sustainability by packaging its products in reusable glass jars and recyclable easy-squeezy bottles, catering to environmentally conscious consumers. Additionally, the company has expanded its portfolio to include health and beauty products, reflecting a commitment to quality and innovation in the natural food sector.
easyHotel
Debt Financing in 2024
easyHotel plc is a hotel company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the super budget segment of the hospitality industry. Founded in 2004, it operates and franchises hotels under the easyHotel brand, with a portfolio that includes 40 hotels comprising 13 owned and 27 franchised properties, offering a total of 3,759 rooms. The company focuses on providing essential accommodations with customizable options to meet diverse guest needs. easyHotel operates through three main segments: owned properties, franchising, and investment properties. As a subsidiary of Citrus Holdco Ltd, easyHotel continues to expand its presence in the United Kingdom and across Europe and other international markets.
Zenobe Energy
Debt Financing in 2024
Zenobe Energy Limited is a company based in London that specializes in the design and manufacture of battery storage solutions for various sectors, including electric bus operators, utilities, and commercial enterprises. Established in 2016 and formerly known as Battery Energy Storage Solutions Limited, the company provides a range of services, including grid-connected energy storage, frequency balancing, and charging services. Additionally, Zenobe Energy offers a second-life battery service, which involves repurposing batteries after their initial use. Through these offerings, the company assists clients in managing their energy needs and reducing their environmental impact.
TagEnergy
Debt Financing in 2024
TagEnergy is a clean energy enterprise for a new cycle in the renewable energy industry. It was formed in 2019 to accelerate the energy transition by developing and investing in competitive and clean power stations in order to compete directly and actively on the energy markets. Renewables have now become the main source of energy able to provide both social responsibility and price efficiency, and we are delivering this in the countries where we have established our activity. TagEnergy is operated by a highly-experienced team of manager-shareholders. Its operations span the renewables value chain, from development, financing, construction and asset management of wind, solar and storage projects, to commercialisation of its competitive energy. TagEnergy has developed a portfolio of 2.7GW in the UK, Australia, Spain, Portugal and France, and intends to drive the pace of transition through projects that deliver reliable energy affordably, and at scale.
Zenobe Energy
Debt Financing in 2024
Zenobe Energy Limited is a company based in London that specializes in the design and manufacture of battery storage solutions for various sectors, including electric bus operators, utilities, and commercial enterprises. Established in 2016 and formerly known as Battery Energy Storage Solutions Limited, the company provides a range of services, including grid-connected energy storage, frequency balancing, and charging services. Additionally, Zenobe Energy offers a second-life battery service, which involves repurposing batteries after their initial use. Through these offerings, the company assists clients in managing their energy needs and reducing their environmental impact.
Zenobe Energy
Debt Financing in 2023
Zenobe Energy Limited is a company based in London that specializes in the design and manufacture of battery storage solutions for various sectors, including electric bus operators, utilities, and commercial enterprises. Established in 2016 and formerly known as Battery Energy Storage Solutions Limited, the company provides a range of services, including grid-connected energy storage, frequency balancing, and charging services. Additionally, Zenobe Energy offers a second-life battery service, which involves repurposing batteries after their initial use. Through these offerings, the company assists clients in managing their energy needs and reducing their environmental impact.
Fooboxx
Grant in 2022
Fooboxx is a British online food box delivery company founded by Joe Linsky and Tom Halstead in 2021 in Bath, England. It operates nationally across the United Kingdom, with an early emphasis on beta launch site Bath. Although competition exists in this market, Fooboxx is notable specifically due to their seller strategy - allowing independent restaurants, chain restaurants and individuals to create and manage food box offerings. Buyers can read previews of recipes, reviews and ratings, order, and pay for boxes from participating sellers using the Fooboxx app.
Tortilla Mexican Grill
Post in 2021
Tortilla Mexican Grill is a casual restaurant group based in the UK that focuses on providing freshly made, Californian-inspired Mexican cuisine. The company offers its food both on-site and through a delivery channel, catering to a diverse customer base that seeks quality Mexican dishes in a relaxed setting. With an emphasis on freshness and flavor, Tortilla aims to deliver a vibrant dining experience that reflects the essence of Californian Mexican culinary traditions.
Ideagen
Post in 2021
Ideagen is a global technology company based in the UK that specializes in providing software and services to organizations in highly regulated industries, including healthcare, aviation, banking, and manufacturing. The company offers a range of regulatory and compliance-based information management solutions designed to enhance governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). Its portfolio includes notable products such as Q-Pulse, Coruson, Pentana Audit, Pentana Performance, and PleaseReview, which assist clients in managing risks, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Ideagen's solutions support various functions, including incident management, document management, and compliance with regulatory bodies, ultimately helping organizations elevate their safety and quality standards. With operational presence in regions such as the UK, EU, US, Middle East, and Southeast Asia, Ideagen is committed to meeting the needs of its diverse clientele across different sectors.
TiG Data Intelligence
Debt Financing in 2021
TIG is a provider of cloud services, unified communications, and infrastructure solutions. TIG leverages the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite to provide a comprehensive suite of identity and data access management solutions with Azure Active Directory (AAD) and AAD Premium to manage users and groups, and help secure access to on-premises and cloud applications. TIG EMS with Azure AAD Premium allows you to enable self-service features for your employees, such as self-service password change/reset and application access, while still maintaining a high level of security through features like on-premises and Azure-based Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). TIG was established in 1999 and is based in Watford,, England.
Skyfarer
Seed Round in 2020
Skyfarer offers a Drones-as-a-Service platform that makes drone operations accessible to various organizations without requiring capital investment. The company specializes in compliance, automation, and mission delivery, providing end-to-end drone services across sectors such as healthcare and infrastructure. Skyfarer's solutions enhance efficiency and reduce emissions while facilitating operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). Through its Infinite by Skyfarer division, the company provides rapid access to drone inspections, modeling, and surveillance, demonstrated by initiatives like the UK's first medical drone corridor and the world's first drone superhighway. Additionally, Skyfarer's unmanned aerial vehicles are designed for the quick delivery of vital medical payloads, including blood and vaccines, enabling timely distribution while minimizing road congestion and fossil fuel emissions.
Skyfarer
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Skyfarer offers a Drones-as-a-Service platform that makes drone operations accessible to various organizations without requiring capital investment. The company specializes in compliance, automation, and mission delivery, providing end-to-end drone services across sectors such as healthcare and infrastructure. Skyfarer's solutions enhance efficiency and reduce emissions while facilitating operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). Through its Infinite by Skyfarer division, the company provides rapid access to drone inspections, modeling, and surveillance, demonstrated by initiatives like the UK's first medical drone corridor and the world's first drone superhighway. Additionally, Skyfarer's unmanned aerial vehicles are designed for the quick delivery of vital medical payloads, including blood and vaccines, enabling timely distribution while minimizing road congestion and fossil fuel emissions.
Zenobe Energy
Debt Financing in 2019
Zenobe Energy Limited is a company based in London that specializes in the design and manufacture of battery storage solutions for various sectors, including electric bus operators, utilities, and commercial enterprises. Established in 2016 and formerly known as Battery Energy Storage Solutions Limited, the company provides a range of services, including grid-connected energy storage, frequency balancing, and charging services. Additionally, Zenobe Energy offers a second-life battery service, which involves repurposing batteries after their initial use. Through these offerings, the company assists clients in managing their energy needs and reducing their environmental impact.
Ebury
Acquisition in 2019
Ebury is a financial services company focused on empowering small and medium-sized businesses to engage in international trade. It offers an integrated platform that supports cross-border payments, risk management, and funding, allowing businesses to make and receive payments in over 100 foreign currencies. Ebury provides competitive exchange rates, facilitates the use of emerging-market currencies, and offers solutions for hedging currency risk, thereby enabling companies to manage their financial transactions more effectively. The company also provides white-label products through partnerships with brokers and accountants. With over 170 employees across offices in London, Madrid, and Amsterdam, Ebury serves more than 3,000 mid-sized clients and is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Cranfield University
Grant in 2019
Cranfield University, established in 1946, is a UK-based postgraduate institution specialising in engineering, science, technology, and management. It offers research degrees such as PhD, DBA, EngD, MPhil, and MSc across its schools: Cranfield College of Aeronautics, Cranfield Postgraduate Medical School, and Cranfield University at Kitakyushu, Japan. The university focuses on transformational research and education, with executive management overseeing its operations.
Loungers
Debt Financing in 2019
Loungers plc, established in 2002 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, operates a chain of informal, all-day café bars under the Lounge and Cosy Club brands. As of 2020, it had 165 sites across England and Wales, offering a diverse menu ranging from classic British dishes to creative, fresh produce-based options, catering to various demographics and occasions. The Lounge format combines elements of casual dining and coffee shop culture, while Cosy Club provides a slightly more formal experience with an extended food and drink menu.
Albert
Acquisition in 2018
Albert is a mobile-based application that simplifies daily bookkeeping for freelancers and self-employed individuals. Launched publicly in 2016, the platform automates invoicing and helps users maintain accurate records of their financial transactions, allowing them to monitor their business finances independently. Recognized as the UK’s highest-rated finance app for freelancers, Albert has received over 2,500 five-star ratings and has been prominently featured by Apple multiple times. Backed by prominent investors, the company is disrupting the business finance management sector and has gained recognition as a leading technology firm in the UK startup ecosystem.
First Line
Debt Financing in 2018
First Line Limited is a supplier of automotive aftermarket components based in Banbury, United Kingdom. Incorporated in 2000, the company specializes in distributing a comprehensive range of products that includes chassis and body components, engine parts, and braking components. With an extensive portfolio featuring over 40,000 references, First Line caters to various vehicle makes, providing essential items such as steering and suspension parts, water pumps, filters, and belts. The company is dedicated to serving the automotive aftermarket, ensuring clients have access to the necessary components for vehicle maintenance and repair.
Seasalt
Venture Round in 2018
Seasalt Limited is a manufacturer and retailer based in Falmouth, United Kingdom, specializing in clothing, accessories, and homeware for men, women, and children. Established in 1981, the company offers a diverse range of products including dresses, tunics, coats, knitwear, trousers, and accessories such as leather goods, scarves, and jewelry. Additionally, Seasalt provides footwear like boots and sandals, as well as home items including bed linen, kitchen textiles, and pottery. The company sells its products through a network of physical stores across the UK and an online platform, catering to a wide customer base. Seasalt operates as a subsidiary of Chadwick Brothers Ltd.
DataVita
Venture Round in 2018
DataVita Ltd is a data center and cloud services provider based in Chapelhall, United Kingdom, established in 2014. The company specializes in offering a range of innovative and agile data services aimed at supporting the future of businesses in Scotland. Its primary products include colocation solutions, integrated cloud services, data protection, and storage services. DataVita operates the Fortis datacentre, which is recognized for its advanced, scalable, and secure offerings, making it a leading facility in the North of the UK. Additionally, the company provides specialized data center solutions that comply with life sciences and healthcare regulations.
Clearway Group
Private Equity Round in 2018
Clearway Group is a leading specialist in vacant property security and environmental property services in the UK. The company provides a comprehensive range of solutions aimed at protecting vacant commercial and residential properties, as well as building sites. Their services include security measures such as temporary CCTV and NSI Gold surveillance, along with support for property management needs, including eviction assistance, land clearance, and property inspections. Known for its quick response times and high service quality, Clearway Group helps clients safeguard their assets from unauthorized entry, vandalism, and other risks, thus preserving the market value of the properties. Additionally, the company offers environmental services, including extreme cleaning, bio-hazard removal, and crime scene clean-up, utilizing technology-led solutions to meet the diverse needs of property managers, social housing entities, and local authorities.
The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant
Venture Round in 2018
The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant Ltd. operates a chain of bars and restaurants across the United Kingdom, including locations in cities such as Leeds and London. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Knutsford, the company offers a diverse menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an array of creative cocktails. The Alchemist also provides online booking services, private party space, and gift cards, creating a welcoming environment for patrons to socialize and enjoy their dining experience. Formerly known as New World Bar Company Limited, the business rebranded in August 2012 to better reflect its unique concept and offerings.
Curve
Series A in 2017
Curve is a digital wallet that consolidates multiple payment cards and accounts into a single, user-friendly platform, enhancing the way individuals manage their finances. Established in London in 2015, Curve allows users to store their cards digitally while providing features that actively save money during transactions. Its technology eliminates hidden foreign transaction fees, enables card switching even after a purchase, and allows users to earn rewards in addition to their existing card benefits. With authorization from financial regulators in the UK, EEA, and US, Curve has gained over 6 million customers worldwide and processes significant annual payment volumes. By merging traditional and digital banking functionalities, Curve positions itself as a leader in financial innovation, offering unique advantages that distinguish it from conventional digital wallets.
Hoxton Analytics
Grant in 2016
Hoxton Analytics Limited, established in 2014 and located in London, United Kingdom, specializes in providing a web-based platform that delivers accurate footfall counts and demographic data for retail locations. The company's cloud computer vision platform and edge camera software enable clients to monitor foot traffic and live occupancy in various environments, including venues, events, museums, and retail spaces. By offering tools that allow for the automation and digitization of physical space management, Hoxton Analytics helps customers optimize their operations and enhance the overall utilization of their spaces.
Poundworld
Debt Financing in 2015
Poundworld Retail Ltd operates retail stores across the United Kingdom. It offers food and drink, confectionery, household, baby and toddler, medical, stationery, toiletry, pet, car and bike, electrical, houseware, and partyware products, as well as textiles, toys, and tools. The company was formerly known as Bargain Centre Ltd. and changed its name to Poundworld Retail Ltd in 2004. Poundworld Retail Ltd was founded in 1974 and is based in Normanton, United Kingdom.
Monitise
Post in 2014
Monitise is a technology and services company focused on mobile banking, payments, and commerce networks worldwide. Founded in 2003 by Alastair Lukies, the company provides solutions that help financial institutions and payment companies enhance their market position by maintaining customer relationships and enabling new mobile commerce revenue streams. Monitise's platforms facilitate bank-grade solutions available on-premise or via cloud services, with the value of payments and transfers processed exceeding US $20 billion annually. Serving over 350 financial institutions and other major brands, Monitise boasts a user base of 30 million and maintains strategic partnerships with leading organizations such as Visa and RBS Group. The company has expanded its reach into several international markets, including the UK, the US, Turkey, India, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.
Expedeon
Venture Round in 2014
Expedeon Ltd. specializes in developing and marketing innovative solutions for protein-based research and production, catering to the needs of protein researchers across various applications. Established in 2003 and based in Harston, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products, including InstantBlue, a ready-to-use protein gel stain, and BradfordUltra, which detects total protein in challenging environments. Its portfolio encompasses polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis equipment, protein protection and refolding kits, purification resins, and enzymes. Expedeon also provides custom services and off-the-shelf products, supporting workflows in life sciences and diagnostics, such as liquid biopsy and immunoassay development. Known for its commitment to quality, all products undergo stringent quality control testing to ensure reliability and ease of use, ultimately saving researchers time and costs. Expedeon operates as a subsidiary of Abcam plc and is fully owned by SYGNIS AG, with laboratory and commercial facilities located in the UK, USA, Singapore, Germany, and Spain, allowing for rapid global delivery of products.
Poundworld
Venture Round in 2014
Poundworld Retail Ltd operates retail stores across the United Kingdom. It offers food and drink, confectionery, household, baby and toddler, medical, stationery, toiletry, pet, car and bike, electrical, houseware, and partyware products, as well as textiles, toys, and tools. The company was formerly known as Bargain Centre Ltd. and changed its name to Poundworld Retail Ltd in 2004. Poundworld Retail Ltd was founded in 1974 and is based in Normanton, United Kingdom.
Alliance & Leicester
Acquisition in 2008
Alliance & Leicester was a banking institution based in Narborough, England, engaged in providing a wide range of banking and financial services to personal, business, and public sector customers in the United Kingdom. The company offered various retail banking products, including mortgages, retail savings, current accounts, and personal loans, as well as life assurance and long-term investment products. Its commercial banking services encompassed money transmission, lending, and online banking, along with treasury services. Alliance & Leicester maintained a network of approximately 2,500 ATMs across the UK. Founded in 1852, the company was taken over by Santander in May 2010 and now operates under that name.
Abbey National
Acquisition in 2004
Abbey National plc was a UK-based bank and former building society, which latterly traded under the Abbey brand name. As the former Abbey National Building Society, it was the first building society in the UK to demutualise, doing so in July 1989. The bank expanded through a number of acquisitions in the 1990s, including James Hay, Scottish Mutual, Scottish Provident and the rail leasing company Porterbrook. Abbey National launched an online bank, Cahoot, in 2000. The bank rebranded as Abbey in 2003 and became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Spanish Santander Group in 2004. In January 2010, the savings business of Bradford & Bingley was combined with the bank, and Abbey National plc was renamed Santander UK plc. Prior to the takeover, Abbey National plc was a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Karbon Homes
Karbon Homes Limited is a housing association based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, operating primarily in the North East of England and Yorkshire. The company focuses on providing affordable homes for rent and shared ownership, catering to the diverse needs of its customers, including vulnerable and elderly residents. With a portfolio of approximately 24,000 homes, Karbon Homes is dedicated to construction, property development, and management, emphasizing quality, service, and sustainability in its operations. Through its community housing facilities, the organization aims to enhance the living conditions and support the well-being of its residents.
Thames Clippers
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is London’s River Bus service. Services run at 10–20-minute intervals between key London piers including North Greenwich for The O2, Greenwich, Canary Wharf, Tower, London Bridge City, Westminster, and London Eye (Waterloo), as well as several residential piers, including Battersea Power Station Pier. Passengers are able to use contactless payment, Oyster to pay as go and pre-book via the Uber app as well as the existing Thames Clippers Tickets app to travel with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, making river travel even easier.
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