We believe in more than money

Let’s change the way we fund SMEs.

We are Praetura Group, a financial services company that specialises in lending and equity solutions for startups and SMEs.

From venture capital to asset-based finance, we are here to help business owners across the UK reach their potential and secure the right funding. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing more than money.

Praetura secures £150m NatWest lending facility to support UK SMEs


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Hard asset funding that’s fuss-free and flexible


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Relationship-led finance made for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs


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Straight-forward invoice finance for all SMEs


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Soft asset funding and loans from a name you can trust


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Helping recruitment entrepreneurs finance their ambitions


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We are committed to being a good, responsible business and have been an accredited member of the Good Business Charter since 2020.

As well as adhering to transparent and responsible business practices, our mission is to continue making positive changes that benefit our people, our local communities and the industries we support.

To read more about the strides we have made in 2025 against our ESG and 10 Good Business Charter Commitments, follow the link below.

READ OUR 2025/2026 IMPACT REPORT
6000+

Businesses supported with more than money funding

+£1bn+

Invested or lent to businesses to date

80+

Industries throughout the UK funded through Praetura

100+

Venture Partners on our team

250+

Team members working throughout the Praetura Group

+£6.6BN

Combined total of assets funded through Praetura in the UK

+£2.9BN

Worth of equity opportunities reviewed

2/3

Of our investment portfolio are Northern-based

17.07.24

Zodeq supports Senovo IT Ltd with seven figure invoice finance facility

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21.03.2024

Launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II provides £660m boost for small businesses

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12.03.24

Praetura secures second securitisation

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05.10.23

Fund The Gap: Introducing our new funding landscape white paper

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25.05.23

Praetura unveils first-of-its-kind tech platform to support brokers and SMEs

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08.12.22

Praetura Commercial Finance surpasses £100m loan book and targets growth after record year

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15.11.22

Wattbike secures £3.25m funding package from Praetura to develop digital product suite and target new international markets

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01.11.2022

Business Finance Champions!

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22.09.2022

Praetura Ventures Release Major Northern Funding Report

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18.05.2022

VC firm Praetura Ventures breaks £100m EIS funding mark

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28.04.2022

Record first quarter for SME specialist lender Praetura Group

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20.04.2022

Praetura grows its lending division with Zodeq acquisition

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10.01.2022

Praetura Group announces £253m record breaking year

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04.08.2021

Praetura Group boosts SME growth with launch of Praetura Invoice Finance division

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14.10.2020

Praetura Group makes organisational changes to fuel future growth

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06.09.2019

Praetura Ventures closes record £15m EIS fund

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15.02.2019

PAF Group readies £200m loan book

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