London-based fintech lending platform Juice has secured £25 million in funding to bolster its mission of making finance more accessible to digital SME founders.

The funding, which includes backing from family offices Aern Capital and Falco Capital and a credit facility from Paragon Bank, will support Juice’s efforts to provide tailored growth capital solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.

The UK is currently facing a £22 billion funding gap for SMEs, with more than half of businesses turning away from traditional high street banks to meet their lending needs.

Juice’s latest funding round aims to address this gap, offering an alternative form of finance to support job creation, innovation, and economic growth among high-growth UK businesses.

Founded in 2019, Juice operates with a model that combines real-time financial data, predictive analytics, and flexible credit lines.

Its approach is designed to offer founders access to non-dilutive capital without hidden fees, providing funding that aligns with the specific needs and timing of each business.

Juice CEO Katherine Chan described the funding as an important milestone for the company.

“This funding round represents a critical step for Juice. Our mission is to give SME founders not just capital, but the actionable insights and flexibility they need to grow their businesses sustainably. Thanks to our partners at Paragon Bank, Aern Capital, and Falco Capital, we’re positioned to improve the way UK SMEs access finance, providing speed, transparency, and genuine founder-focused solutions.”

The announcement follows a number of strategic partnerships and continued backing from early investors.

Falco Capital, an initial investor in Juice, took part in the round alongside new backers Aern Capital.

Juice’s model was tested during economically turbulent periods, including the Covid-19 pandemic.

The company is now looking to expand its services beyond digital-first businesses to serve a broader SME market.

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