Simply Asset Finance Announces Partnership With Lombard

Founded in 2017, Simply Asset Finance provides digital asset finance solutions for small and medium-sized businesses through its end-to-end lending platform. The company uses its proprietary system along with its AI agent “Kara” to improve speed, efficiency, and accessibility in lending decisions.

Under this partnership, SME customers will gain faster access to finance supported by Lombard’s institutional strength helping businesses reduce funding delays and unlock growth opportunities. Simply will continue to originate and distribute lending through its national network of experts and vendor relationships.

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The initial phase will include a Lombard wholesale funding facility deployed over three months with plans to further expand and create a seamless scalable lending solution for UK businesses combining both firms’ strengths.

Andrew Kilheeney, Managing Director, Wholesale and Specialist Businesses at Lombard, part of NatWest Group, said: “SMEs across the UK need fast, reliable access to finance to manage uncertainty and pursue growth. By partnering with Simply we are combining Lombard’s strength with an innovative, technology‑led platform to help more businesses access the funding they need to succeed.

“Lombard has a proven track record of working with industry specialists to create partnerships that add value to our customer proposition. A special thanks goes to the multiple teams across Simply, NatWest and Lombard that supported the delivery of this partnership.”

About Simply Asset Finance

Simply Asset Finance provides asset finance solutions to small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. The company helps businesses purchase equipment, improve cash flow and unlock working capital to support growth. Focused on simplicity and accessibility it delivers fast flexible funding to enable British businesses to invest and scale effectively.