Cynergy Bank lands £20m funding from British Business Investments

UK-based Cynergy Bank secures a £20 million Tier 2 capital facility from British Business Investments to accelerate its growth plans.

Facts

  • Cynergy Bank has secured a £20 million Tier 2 capital facility from British Business Investments.
  • British Business Investments is a subsidiary of British Business Bank, aiming to boost small business financing through challenger banks and non-bank lenders.
  • Cynergy Bank was established in December 2018 after acquiring the UK branch of the Bank of Cyprus for £103 million.
  • The FCA-regulated Cynergy Bank serves business owners, property entrepreneurs, and family businesses, with over £3 billion in loans provided to UK businesses.
  • With the funding, Cynergy Bank plans to facilitate over £250 million in new-to-bank lending for SMEs and property sectors, aiming to become a leading “human digital” bank in the UK.
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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