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Growing your business
Scaling successfully: The pitfalls, challenges, and opportunities
To kick off 2025, we hosted an event bringing together leaders from scale-ups and high-growth companies to discuss the realities of scaling—what works, what doesn’t, and how to navigate the inevitable hurdles. Held at our Soho office, the session was designed to equip ambitious female founders with actionable insights to help them grow sustainably and successfully.
Business banking
Business banking – Introducing multi-company accounts
Introducing multi-company accounts—a game-changing way to manage all your business accounts in one place. Whether you need multiple accounts to manage cash flow, diversify risk, or streamline project-specific transactions, we’ve made it effortless.
Business banking
Beyond banking: how OakNorth is building a thriving ecosystem for UK entrepreneurs
Having been part of the OakNorth team for over 3 years now, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how we’re redefining business banking in the UK. Our Mission isn’t just about providing innovative financial solutions—it’s about creating a dynamic, supportive ecosystem for ambitious businesses and the private equity or venture capital firms who back them.
Personal Savings
How to choose the right savings account for you
Choosing the right savings account can feel overwhelming with so many options available. The best fit for you will depend on your financial goals, how soon you might need access to your money, and the level of flexibility you require. At OakNorth Bank, we offer a range of savings accounts designed to suit different needs: fixed-term, easy access, and notice accounts. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide.
About OakNorth Bank
Reflecting on 2024: Lending impact and milestones
2024 was a year of remarkable achievements here at OakNorth. From funding projects that drove innovation and sustainability to empowering businesses across diverse sectors and regions, we’ve witnessed the extraordinary impact of our lending firsthand. As we begin 2025, we’re reflecting on the stories that defined last year—groundbreaking deals, new opportunities created, and the partnerships […]
Lending
Balanced, bespoke, businesslike – How to approach loan covenants
By Mohith Sondhi, Senior Director at OakNorth Loan covenants are critical to successful commercial lending, including in the fund finance space. A lender typically uses them to set parameters by which they’re comfortable that a loan can operate – a specific framework so to speak that’s agreed between both borrower and lender. In recent times, […]
Lending
In good company: what it means to be an OakNorth-backed business
By Hugo Sousa, Senior Director at OakNorth OakNorth launched in September 2015 with a clear mission – to empower entrepreneurs. We’re now nine years into our journey, and it’s become clear from speaking with our customers that business leaders see OakNorth’s backing as a catalyst for their growth, innovation, and market leadership. Over the years, […]