← State of Embedded Finance 2026

Capitalise

Can Capitalise become the default embedded lending infrastructure layer for SMB-focused platforms and accountants by connecting them to 100+ lenders via a single API?

Founded2014
HQLondon, UK
IndustryFintech / Lending
The story

Founded as a UK-regulated FCA-authorised online broking platform connecting small businesses with lenders, Capitalise.com Platform Ltd evolved from a direct consumer-facing marketplace into an embedded finance infrastructure provider. Its API programme allows accountants, accounting platforms, and other SaaS providers to embed SMB lending journeys into their own products. The company expanded to South Africa and is now positioning itself as an embedded business finance layer with access to 100+ banks and alternative lenders, supporting major cloud accountancy platforms.

Last 12 months
Product timeline
2014
Capitalise.com Platform Ltd incorporated (company number 09256446) as an online broking platform connecting SMBs with lenders.· lending
2020
Launched API programme (developer.capitalise.com) enabling platforms to embed business finance matching into their own products.· lending
2023
Expanded to South Africa market with a dedicated regional instance at capitalise.com/za.· pivot
2024
Launched Business V1 API — a unified lending marketplace API offering funding matching and intelligent scoring for SMBs across 100+ banks and alternative lenders.· lending
Regulated entities
FCA Authorised
UK FCA
Capitalise.com Platform Ltd
The stack
Lending
SMB funding matching (100+ banks and alternative lenders)Business loan brokerageEmbedded lending API for platforms
Accounting gap: significant