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 development
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, […]
Growing your business
Beyond banking: How the right financial partner can accelerate your portfolio’s growth trajectory
When it comes to scaling high-growth companies, the right financial support can make all the difference. For VC and PE-backed businesses, access to strategic, responsive banking is critical – yet many traditional banks fall short of meeting these unique needs. Here at OakNorth, we offer a fresh approach to business banking, working as an agile […]
Business development
Where AI meets expertise: Can AI optimise your fund lifecycle?
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, private equity firms are increasingly exploring how it can be applied to optimise their operations. While AI has the potential to deliver game-changing results—driving efficiencies, uncovering insights, and automating routine tasks—the path to its successful adoption is nuanced. Private equity, with its intricate workflows, confidential data, and […]
Business finance
Unlocking UK growth: a strategic approach to scale-ups, sectoral hubs, and banking regulation
By Nick Lee, Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs at OakNorth As the UK strives to solidify its economic standing in a post-Brexit world, exploring innovative strategies to unlock growth is imperative. The new Government has three pivotal opportunities that could help catalyse significant economic expansion in the UK. 1. Creating a dedicated Government Scale-up […]
Growing your business
Streamline business payments with OakNorth business banking: FPS, CHAPS, and Bacs
Efficient payment solutions are essential for any scaling business. At OakNorth, we understand the importance of swift, secure, and flexible payment systems. Our business banking offering includes three key payment schemes: Faster Payment Systems (FPS), CHAPS, and Bacs. Each of these solutions is designed to meet the diverse needs of scaling businesses, providing the speed […]