[Funding alert] London-based Liberis Secures $112M in debt Funding

The additional debt capital marks another 2023 milestone for Liberis as it enables the company to broaden its reach and bolster its mission to close the global Small Business funding gap.

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This funding strengthens Liberis’s commitment to providing businesses with more adaptable and accessible financial options, particularly during a time when the pressures on margins for Small Businesses from high inflation, difficulty in finding staff and the reduction in consumer spend as well as slowing economic growth as predicted by the International Monetary Fund.

Rob Straathof, CEO of Liberis, commented on the new financing: “The joint debt facility from HSBC Innovation Banking and BCI Capital allows Liberis to serve thousands more business owners with fair and frictionless funding through our partners using our embedded finance platform. It enables us to extend our reach into new markets like Canada, Poland, and Germany. We are thrilled to be supported by our capital partners as we continue to serve businesses with innovative and flexible funding solutions.”

Guillaume Adjogah, SVP – Fintech Warehouse Finance at HSBC Innovation Banking UK said: “We’re delighted to provide this new facility, which will enable Liberis to further spread its wings into new geographies. At HSBC Innovation Banking, we have the agility, international expertise and robust network required to power bold innovators across all growth stages. This is an exciting milestone in our long-term partnership with Liberis and we’re proud to be part of this next step in the company’s journey.”

Sam Kemp, CEO of BCI Capital, added: “SMEs are the engine room of the global economy, representing around 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide2. Liberis has become a central cog in this system, with its innovative solution providing the vital funding that SMEs need to grow and thrive. Having been partnered with the business since 2015, we are delighted to be evolving our support for Liberis as it looks to further broaden its reach on the world stage.”

The funding will support Liberis’s strategic plans to serve existing and new partners in these new territories, enabling the company to address the unique needs of SMEs by offering tailored finance options that align with their growth trajectories.

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The total funding secured by Liberis from capital providers as well as investors reaches over $700m to date. Its equity backers include Barclays, Blenheim Chalcot, and FTV Capital.

About Liberis:

Liberis builds flexible embedded finance solutions that empower businesses and provide a positive impact. Founded in 2007, Liberis is a leading global embedded finance platform with a mission to provide small businesses with accessible and responsible finance.

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