# YouLend

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/youlend

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: http://www.youlend.com
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 1, 2015)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in London, UK, and founded in 2015 by founder Mikkel Velin, YouLend Limited offers white-label financial software solutions and APIs that integrate with existing systems. In October 2024, Castlelake provided up to USD 1 billion 3-year financing facility to YouLend Limited. YouLend Limited provides a range of funding options to SMEs, including merchant cash advances, unsecured loans, asset-backed loans, and invoice financing. The company has a user-friendly online platform that allows business owners to apply for funding and repayment of loans through credit or debit cards and bank transfers. In addition, the firm's data-backed credit risk assessment solutions and platform enable business owners to offer flexible and inclusive financing to their business customers. In March 2026, Varde Partners agreed to provide a multi-year financing to YouLend Limited with a potential for Varde Partners to purchase up to USD 225 million in YouLend Limited's receivables.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 1, 2015 — Dreamcraft

## Investors

- Dreamcraft (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dreamcraft) — Seed