About Us
Rise Funding is a business finance firm based in London founded by Willem van Lynden.
We provide a wide range of funding options to businesses across the UK, and help businesses source finance solutions including business loans, cash flow finance, invoice finance, asset finance and property finance.
Rise Funding is FCA-regulated and approved by the NACFB.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: for a business to thrive, it needs excellent financial management, and we aim to provide this for all businesses in need.
We understand this because we’re a business just like yours, carrying all the challenges that come with cashflow management, generating working capital or simply getting invoices paid on time.
Swift access to business finance can make the difference between a stagnant or growing business. Rise Funding is here to make sure you can get the finance your business needs to flourish.
We have decades of experience in business finance at a senior leadership level, and have a business lender background.
The wider team has worked across a huge range of industries – from capital-hungry start-ups to established SMEs looking to grow – giving us invaluable insight into what it takes to provide the right kind of funding to a business.
What makes us different
High Approval
Our know-how, wide panel of lenders and matching technology give you the best chance of getting your finance approved.
Personal approach
A dedicated account manager to keep you updated and answer any questions.
Speed
Get an answer quickly with the help of our comparison technology.
Simplicity
One application goes out to multiple lenders.
Willem van Lynden – Founder & Managing Director
Our founder, Willem van Lynden, created Rise Funding to help source the best funding for businesses and has since led the company to help hundreds of SMEs source the funding they need and remove the stress of finding business finance.
Willem started the company following decades in business financing, and has a wealth of experience in funding, growth and leading organisations. For too long, businesses have had to deal with the time-consuming process of financial complications and poor funding.
Willem created Rise Funding to represent SMEs and to fight their corner in this huge market, ensuring that small businesses can always get the right funding.
Willem’s mission is to ensure that small businesses can get the funding they need on the terms that they deserve.
Some of the Rise Team
Who love taking on lenders for their clients
Wesley Kakoo
Business Finance Director
Our business finance director Wesley joined Rise Funding in 2022. Wesley brings over 15 years of sales and business development experience to the team.
Prior to working with us, Wesley worked for both a lender and a loans specialist, which means he understands exactly what lenders are looking for.
Typical business growing pains, or how businesses manage slower or seasonal periods using finance, is Wesley’s expertise
Chris Plent
Business Finance Specialist
Chris is a business finance specialist at Rise Funding, helping small to medium-sized UK businesses secure fast, flexible funding.
Prior to Rise Funding, Chris has been a keen entrepreneur, bringing a deep understanding of business to the team. Having been there himself, Chris understands how business owners have to manage finances, cash flow and growth every single day, and now helps SMEs through it.
Rian Mahandru
Business Finance Specialist
Rian is a business finance specialist at Rise Funding and helps us to provide fast, strategic funding solutions for UK businesses. With a background in FX, Rian brings a strong understanding of financial markets to our team.
Outside of work, Rian is a DJ, becoming a name to watch in the minimal/deep tech scene across the South East.
Janet Ramiah
Sales & Client Support Manager
Janet is a sales and finance specialist who helps us ensure our team is up to date on all our clients.
Prior to Rise Funding, Janet worked on broker consultant relationships, service management, and training on investment and wealth courses.
What our clients are saying
Fantastic service from the start very professional! It’s been a pleasure dealing with this company and Wesley. Prompt, efficient and will get you results where others will just make excuses! If you need help with raising capital for business I highly recommend Rise Funding! No doubt we will do more business in the future! Thank you once again Wesley and team at Rise Funding.”
by Erjon Agalliu
Proud to be NACFB-assured
Established in 1992, the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) is the largest trade association for commercial finance brokers in the UK and governs with a Code of Practice that all approved members must adhere to.
Rise Funding is assured by the NACFB, which means we are fully vetted and committed to excellence.
Shortlisted for Cashflow Broker of the Year 2024 & 2025
Rise Funding was proud to be shortlisted for Cashflow Broker of the Year 2024 and also 2025.
The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) runs these awards yearly, and judges each candidate with an independent panel of experts.
Each candidate is based on criteria of excellence, innovation, and a commitment to the highest industry standards.