# Funding Circle

> Funding Circle is a VC fund in London backing Transportation and Apps. See 5 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 5
- Last investment: Jun 2020
- Lead investor: 40%
- Last fund: Jun 2019
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/funding-circle/
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/FundingCircleUK
- Website: http://www.fundingcircle.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FundingCircleUK/

Funding Circle is a VC fund in London focused on Transportation and Apps. When Funding Circle was founded, they could see that businesses weren’t being given the finance to grow, while investors were making poor returns. They had a simple idea — let them support each other.By lending directly to businesses through Funding Circle, investors can now earn attractive returns to better provide for their future. Businessesget fast, easy access to funding to grow, create jobs, support local communities and drive the economy forward. They believe it’s better for everyone.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Funding Circle. Shizune tracks 6 team members at Funding Circle. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/funding-circle?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transportation | 2 | 40% |
| Apps | 1 | 20% |
| Rental | 1 | 20% |
| Fashion | 1 | 20% |
| Leasing | 1 | 20% |

19 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Debt Financing | 4 | 80% |
| Seed | 1 | 20% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| David Yu | Chief Product Officer | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/david-yu |
| Ed Wray | Director & Non-executive Director | 12 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ed-wray |
| Jerome Le Luel | Chief Risk Officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jerome-le-luel |
| Sachin Patel | Chief Capital Officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sachin-patel-3 |
| Geoffrey D Fink | Angel Investor | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/geoffrey-d-fink |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Premier Roof Systems | Premier Roof Systems offer design, manufacture, supply and installation services for Conservatory Roofs, Roof Lanterns, Roof Windows, Windows and Doors to both trade and domestic. | $309.6K | Debt Financing | Jun 15, 2020 |  |
| UrbanThings | UrbanThings creates public transport technology solutions to enable Mobility as a Service. (MaaS). This helps cities and operators make services efficient, effortless and sustainable for everyone. | $556K | Seed | May 01, 2018 |  |
| 121 Rental | 121 Rental is an independent vehicle hire start-up, we have created a hub for individuals to earn money on their vehicles. We deliver and collect vehicles in and around the London area and have acquired a fleet of high demand vehicles. Our network is ever growing with access to over 250 prestige and fleet cars, supplying daily rental or vehicleleasing to retail and business-to-business users. We regulate prices from car owners and ensure that our rates are up-to 25% lower than other independent car rental providers. 121 Rental thrives on providing an excellent service, competitive pricing and ensuring vehicles are delivered to any desired location in the City. 121 Rental will soon become a marketplace allowing vendors to list their vehicle. Hirer’s will have 24 hours unrestricted access using our pick-up or delivery services and will enable hirer’s to track their orders in real-time. | $65K | Debt Financing | Apr 01, 2017 |  |
| WIFIPLUG | WIFIPLUG is an app controlled smart plug and smart light switch that enables you to control your lights & devices remotely.They are the first 2 pioneers 2 patents with regards to saving money automatically and securing the home using Machine Learning.They are the first company to work with all the major voice platforms including, AppleHomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT.The only smart plug with open source API for simple easy integration with B2BWIFIPLUG is based in Leeds, United Kingdom & has an office in St.Louis, USA. | $66K | Debt Financing | Mar 01, 2017 |  |
| Indigo Clothing | London based t-shirt printing and promotional clothing agencyIndigo Clothing produces customised clothing such as tshirts, hoodies, polo shirts and staff uniform for a wide range of clients, both large and small.Using screen printing, embroidery or DTG techniques, Indigo can add your logo or design onto 1000s of different products.Indigo has a industry leading website full of useful guides and transparent pricing as well as maintaining a fun, fashion blog. | $26K | Debt Financing | Aug 01, 2010 |  |

5 of 5 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [dotforge](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dotforge) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Funding Circle invest in?

Funding Circle invests primarily in Transportation, Apps and Rental startups, most often at Debt Financing and Seed stage. Most of the 5 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Funding Circle?

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### Who are the partners at Funding Circle?

The team at Funding Circle includes David Yu (Chief Product Officer), Ed Wray (Director & Non-executive Director) and Jerome Le Luel (Chief Risk Officer), among 6 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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