Reward Funding has published an overview of its performance and activity during 2025, alongside its initial priorities for 2026, following a year of increased lending activity and business growth.
During the year, the lender passed £350m in cumulative lending for the first time in its 15-year history and has now supported more than 2,000 clients, with total lending exceeding £1.45bn.
Reward Funding also reported backing investment and growth for more than 225 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2025, many of which were unable to secure funding from traditional lenders due to time constraints or deal complexity.
The business continued to expand its regional footprint, adding new team members across the Midlands, Greater London and the North East.
These hires were intended to increase local coverage and improve access to funding for introducers and SME clients.
Reward Funding also maintained a visible presence in wider industry discussions throughout the year, commenting on SME policy, economic conditions and fiscal events including the Spring Statement and Autumn Budget.
Its commentary focused on the challenges facing SMEs and the role of alternative lenders in supporting economic activity.
In 2025, Reward Funding was named by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year, reflecting its continued emphasis on workplace culture.
Nick Smith (pictured), group managing director of Reward Funding, said: “2025 has been another successful year for Reward.
“We’ve taken the steps needed to lead the way in industry discussions, becoming a key voice in rallying the relevant bodies to support SMEs before it is too late. We pride ourselves on our flexible funding model, something others cannot match.”
He added: “As we move into 2026, we plan to go even further. Supporting more businesses who want to shape their own investment, momentum and growth. Even in uncertainty, we plan to continue providing stability while helping SMEs across the UK seize opportunities that others may overlook.”
