UK challenger Tandem Bank secures £20m in funding

UK challenger bank Tandem has secured £20 million in new funding from Quilam Capital. The funding will support Tandem’s growth trajectory and enhance its green lending proposition.

Facts

  • Tandem Bank has secured £20 million in new funding from Quilam Capital.
  • The funding represents Tier 2 capital and concluded in late June with the assistance of financial services advisor Alantra.
  • Tandem, founded in 2013 and headquartered in London and Blackpool, offers digital mortgage and savings products through its fintech banking platform.
  • The bank provides green home improvement loans, EPC discount mortgages, and EV motor finance.
  • Tandem has experienced “significant growth” in the past 12 months and aims to capitalize on further growth opportunities with the new capital.
  • The acquisition of social money-sharing app Loop in April and consumer lender Oplo last year contributed to Tandem’s growth and profitability.
  • Tandem plans to utilize the new funding to strengthen its green lending proposition and take advantage of business expansion possibilities.
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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