UK fintech start-up Fronted closes down

London-based fintech start-up Fronted, which provided credit to renters for house deposits, has closed down due to increased capital costs affecting the affordability of its credit products.

Facts

  • Fronted, a fintech start-up, has ceased operations.
  • Founded in 2019 by Jamie Campbell, Simon Vans-Colina, and Anthony Mann.
  • Fronted helped renters afford rental deposits with monthly repayment options.
  • Launched on Yobota’s core banking platform in February 2021.
  • Raised over £20 million in funding from investors including Fasanara Capital, Passion Capital, TrueSight Ventures, and The Future Fund.
  • Dissolved on 23 May 2023, as per Companies House filing.
  • The company expressed gratitude to supporters on its website.
  • Increased capital costs in the previous year led to operational challenges.
  • Inability to maintain credit affordability below £100 affected customer demand.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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