Our Vision
Our vision is to provide the much-needed relationship management approach to business finance requirements, a need not always fulfilled by the banks nowadays. This means YOU gain banking expertise with a whole-of-market review – FUNDING ROUND is more than just a broker!
As an independent business finance broker, we offer a personalised service to help you make an informed decision on the most appropriate finance solution for your business. We guide you through the process, managing all aspects of the deal as you want. Our whole-of-market approach plus our wealth of expertise means you get a competitive result which best reflects your needs.
Our Promise
We have a ‘can do’ attitude and a problem solving approach – if it can be done for you, we will find a way! (If for whatever reason, we can’t deliver a solution for you, we will be able to find someone who can!)
What can you expect from us?
- A speedy turnaround – some deals can be finalised within 24 hours
- Personalised service – there is no ‘off the shelf’ deal with us, we look for the best option for you (and sometimes that can be a surprise to you!)
- We will keep you informed of progress and we are easy to contact
- We are your strongest ally, your personal advocate in the complex world of banking and finance
- Cost effective – often we earn our income from the funder, so there may be no cost to you
- Professional – we take our regulatory responsibility seriously and always ensure that we operate to the highest professional standards
Our Passion
Whether it’s finance for equipment, vehicles or property, freeing cash tied up in assets, invoice finance or even a new credit line for general business investment, we are here to help. Talk to us and we can help YOU find a solution, including whether grants may be applicable.
Based in Newark, Nottinghamshire, we tend to focus on businesses across the Midlands but client referrals take us further afield, so don’t let geography get in the way!
We work with established businesses and property investors as well as start-ups and businesses with less than two years trading.
For your peace of mind, we are regulated by the FCA and are also members of the NACFB.
Lucy Painter
Director
Out of the office: My two teenage sons make sure I don’t have much spare time – being taxi driver to them is practically a full-time job! Dog walking, running and pottering in the garden happens if time allows.
Julia Wilkinson
Director
Out of the office: I enjoy walking, dancing, spending time with my family, travelling to new places and following F1 motor sport.
Debbie Labourne
Business Finance Specialist
I have more than 30 years business banking experience, latterly working within Business and Commercial Risk and Controls. It’s great to be working alongside other banking professionals and being part of a team who work so hard to support businesses, local to Lincoln and Newark as well as further afield, to access the right finance for their business.
Out of the office: I enjoy travel, crafting, upcycling and recycling, baking, vegetarian cookery, music and spending time with family and friends including Radley, my gorgeous staffie-jack.
Ray Purvis
Founder
As a seasoned asset financier, I founded FUNDING ROUND to provide businesses with excellent service, innovative financial solutions, and empathy for their business needs. As I step back from the business, I know our clients are in good hands with the team. Understanding your business objectives and long-term goals is where I and the team always start.
Out of the office: My dog keeps me out in the fresh air, helping to keep me fit. Otherwise you might find me working on my latest DIY project or on my narrowboat!
Mick Andrew
Property Specialist
Out of the office: Alongside Grandad duties, I enjoy most sports (spectating), golf, walking (between pubs), gardening and travelling to a seemingly endless list of places on the bucket list!
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Peter Harvey
Associate
I support businesses to access their key financial information quickly and easily, streamlining their finance functions and processes, so they can focus on managing their business. I use my extensive experience in Management Accounting, Forecasting, Cashflow and Budgeting to enable my clients to know their critical financial numbers. Despite my 25 years accounting experience and relevant qualifications, I strive to talk to my clients about accounting in a non-technical way as I know that talking numbers can cause headaches!
Out of the office: When I’m not working, I am usually busy playing with my three children, spending time with extended family or gardening.
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