UK

UK coverage spans merchant funding at platforms such as Dojo, Deliveroo and QuickBooks, and embedded banking, for example Uber's driver accounts with Griffin. I also follow the UK providers behind them, including YouLend, Liberis, Modulr and NatWest Boxed.

ClubManager expands UK presence with Worldpay embedded payments

Australian gym software provider ClubManager expands to UK with Worldpay embedded payments. A look at the fitness vertical SaaS playbook.

By Lars Markull

/ 8 Dec 2025

ClubManager expands UK presence with Worldpay embedded payments

Triffin Embeds £100 Million Lending Facility into AI Finance Platform

Triffin and Froda partner to offer £100 million in embedded lending through AI-powered finance workflows for UK consumer brands.

By Lars Markull

/ 4 Nov 2025

Triffin Embeds £100 Million Lending Facility into AI Finance Platform

Allica Bank Acquires Embedded Lending Platform Kriya to Expand Customer Reach

Allica Bank acquires embedded lending platform Kriya to unlock new SME customer channels through B2B BNPL and invoice financing platform integrations.

By Lars Markull

/ 28 Oct 2025

Allica Bank Acquires Embedded Lending Platform Kriya to Expand Customer Reach

How Payroll Provider PayCaptain Launched Savings Accounts for Employee Access

PayCaptain launches savings and real-time payroll via ClearBank partnership. Can payroll providers crack embedded finance? How HR software could follow.

By Lars Markull

/ 14 Oct 2025

How Payroll Provider PayCaptain Launched Savings Accounts for Employee Access

Hnry Expands to UK, Partners with Edenred Payment Solutions

New Zealand fintech Hnry expands to UK with Edenred, offering sole traders automated tax management, payment accounts, and debit cards ahead of April 2026 regulations.

By Lars Markull

/ 29 Sep 2025

Hnry Expands to UK, Partners with Edenred Payment Solutions

Mews Promotes Existing Hotel Financing Solution via YouLend Partnership

Mews re-emphasizes hotel financing solution with YouLend, offering UK hotels £3k-£1M funding with revenue-based repayment for property improvements and upgrades.

By Lars Markull

/ 8 Sep 2025

Mews Promotes Existing Hotel Financing Solution via YouLend Partnership

ClearScore Launches Embedded Credit Marketplace for 150+ Financial Partners

ClearScore launches embedded credit marketplace with 150+ partners offering credit cards, loans, and car finance. Analyzing the evolution of embedded finance.

By Lars Markull

/ 24 Jul 2025

Dext Partners with Airwallex to Launch Embedded Payments Solution

Dext partners with Airwallex to launch embedded payments solution for accounts payable automation. Analyzing the strategic implications for accounting providers.

By Lars Markull

/ 18 Jul 2025

Alpaca Acquires Wealthkernel to Accelerate European Investment Infrastructure Expansion

Alpaca acquires UK investment infrastructure provider Wealthkernel to accelerate European expansion. Analyzing the competitive embedded investment landscape.

By Lars Markull

/ 11 Jul 2025

Saga Partners with NatWest Boxed for Embedded Savings Products Targeting Over-50s Market

Saga negotiates partnership with NatWest Boxed for embedded savings targeting over-50s consumers. Will this become NatWest Boxed's second major deal after AA?

By Lars Markull

/ 30 Jun 2025

UK Automotive Fintech Payment Assist Launches Comprehensive Business Lending Platform

UK automotive fintech Payment Assist launches business lending with Groov for garages and dealerships. Why vertical fintech is closest to embedded finance.

By Lars Markull

/ 16 Jun 2025

Exclusive: Shopify Capital Expands to UK and Germany via YouLend Partnership

Shopify Capital expands to UK and Germany with YouLend after funding $4.7B since 2016. How the embedded lending pioneer scales its European marketplace financing.

By Lars Markull

/ 5 Jun 2025

Exclusive: Shopify Capital Expands to UK and Germany via YouLend Partnership