UK car finance fintech Carmoola lands £15.5m in equity funding

  • London-based fintech Carmoola secures £15.5 million in equity funding.
  • Investors include QED Investors, VentureFriends, InMotion Ventures, AlleyCorp, and u.ventures.
  • Previous funding includes a £95 million debt facility from NatWest and £8.5 million Series A round in February 2023.
  • Carmoola, launched in March 2022, offers personalized car finance solutions directly to consumers.
  • The platform provides budget, and free history checks, and allows online or showroom payments via Carmoola virtual card.
  • Regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
  • Co-founder and CEO Aidan Rushby aims to rebalance the used car finance market in favor of consumers.
  • Carmoola claims to have supported purchases of over £46 million worth of cars.
  • Plans to expand its offering to more car buyers with the new funding, aiming for profitability.
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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