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OakNorth and Founders4Schools launch new partnership to support 100,000 students with maths education, mentorship, and career opportunities
30th October 2023, London, UK: OakNorth, the neobank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, and Founders4Schools, the award-winning ed-tech charity for teachers, today announce a new partnership to support 100,000 secondary school students (11-16 year-olds) – including 40,000 from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds – over the next three years. The programme will provide secondary school students with mentorship and […]
Compact luxury hotel chain, Z Hotels, to open new Leicester Square site following £23m co-loan from OakNorth and ASK Partners
Founded by Bev King, Z Hotels launched its ‘compact luxury’ accommodation model in London with the opening of Z Soho in 2011; Since then, the hotel chain has experienced continued success with 14 sites now operational across London, Liverpool, Bath, and Glasgow; The £23m co-loan will be used to acquire and refurbish a five-story vacant […]
SME housebuilder, Blueprint Property Group, to develop new residential scheme in Essex following £11m loan from OakNorth
Founded 2009 by Alan Perry, Blueprint Property Group specialises in residential development, sales, and lettings, as well as land acquisitions and disposals; Headquartered in Brentwood, Essex, the group has completed numerous residential schemes across the county, ranging from one-bedroomed flats to detached homes; The £11m bespoke loan from OakNorth will be used to develop 15 […]
OakNorth Bank completes tailored loan facility to MRW Group to support its IFA buy-and-build strategy, with three initial acquisitions
Emet Financial Services (Emet), Merlin Wealth Planning (Merlin) and Mayfayre Financial Services (Mayfayre) will merge under MRW Group; The Group provides independent financial advice to over 1,500 clients, with over £150 million assets under management; The loan facility will be used to support the Group’s ambitious buy-and-build strategy, including further acquisitions expected this year. OakNorth, the […]
OakNorth supports Graphite Capital’s investment in leading nursery group Storal
Storal is one of the highest-quality nursery operators in the UK, currently operating 26 nurseries and two out-of-school clubs; The investment will enable it to enhance Storal’s education provision further and expand its footprint across the UK regions; OakNorth, the neobank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has partnered with Graphite Capital, a leading UK mid-market private equity […]
Lancashire-based Bowland Inns & Hotels to continue expansion across the North West following £25m loan from OakNorth
Founded in 1996 and owned by James Warburton, Bowland Inns & Hotels is a market-leading pub, hotel, and wedding venue specialist operator; Headquartered in Clitheroe, Lancashire, the firm operates country pubs with rooms, bars, and restaurants under the James’ Places brand and multi award-winning wedding venues within the Dream Venues Collection; With sites located across […]
