Approved Business Finance facilitates £190m in funding across key sectors

Approved Business Finance (ABF) has announced a major funding milestone, having facilitated over £190 million in finance across the Business, Property, and Motor sectors in the past 12 months alone. The achievement places the company on track to surpass £600 million in total funding provided to UK businesses since its launch in 2019.

The firm, headquartered in Milton Keynes, has delivered a number of significant high-value deals in recent months, including a £17.8 million development finance package for a luxury apartment project and a £13.2 million corporate buy-to-let facility, further establishing its presence in the UK property finance market.

To meet growing demand, ABF has expanded rapidly, now employing close to 50 staff. Central to this expansion is the launch of the Approved Academy, a bespoke internal training programme designed to develop new talent within the business. The Academy has enabled staff with no previous finance experience to progress into broker roles across business, property, and motor finance.

This growth has also prompted a move to larger office premises, located just a short distance from the company’s former headquarters in central Milton Keynes. The new space is set to support continued team development and operational scale.

ABF’s success has also been driven by a series of strategic partnerships with well-known organisations including Subway, Cleveland Containers, and the Hire Association Europe (HAE). These collaborations have allowed ABF to broaden its reach and deliver tailored finance solutions to clients across more than 103 different industry sectors, from construction and manufacturing to retail and franchising.

Rory Dunn, founder and managing director at Approved Business Finance, credited the company’s sustained growth to a combination of client trust, team development, and strategic investment:

“The rapid growth of Approved Business Finance highlights the trust businesses place in our expertise, and we remain committed to developing new ways to support our clients. Investing in a new workspace, enhancing our team, and expanding our strategic partnerships all contribute to our ability to offer sustainable finance solutions.”

Mark Kozo, Commercial Director, added: “Our expansion is not just about growing numbers; it’s about strengthening our team and capabilities to better serve businesses of all sizes – something we’re looking forward to continuing for a long time to come.”