Success Stories

We've already helped tens of thousands of individuals to start and grow their business. Read on for the full story on some of our most inspiring loan recipients: why they became their own boss, the challenges they faced and overcame along the way and how a Start Up Loan helped them to achieve their dreams.

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Collected
Emma Hamlett took out a £25,000 loan to open Collected, an independent bookshop specialising in work written by women. Describing herself as a...
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Peace and Pure
Alice Wu, founder of Peace and Pure, who took out her loan of £19,000 in 2020 to start the business. During struggles with her own mental health,...
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