CapitalRise

CapitalRise runs a direct marketplace lending platform, which means it operates the "traditional" or "pure" P2P lending model and serves as an online space where borrowers can apply for loans and investors can fund projects. CapitalRise is operated by CapitalRise Finance Limited, headquatered in the United Kingdom. It hasn't been licensed by a relevant supervisory authority.

CapitalRise allows you to provide funding to real estate developers by investing in real estate loans. You can also apply for funding if you are a real estate developer.

At CapitalRise, you can make GBP-denominated investments starting from £1,000. You can also buy and sell loans on a secondary market.

CapitalRise separates investors’ funds from the platform company assets and has a wind-down plan in place to ensure minimal damage in case the platform goes out of business. It doesn’t disclose statistics about its funded loans but shares its monthly funding volumes with P2PMarketData.

CapitalRise was founded in 2015 by Uma Rajah, Alex Michelin and Andrew Dunn.

Uma has over 25 years of experience. Her professional background is mainly in marketing, and product development. Uma has been, for example, a Head of Product at wonga.com — a fintech company, and a Director of Marketing at Wigadoo — a purchasing platform for leisure and travel services. She holds a MBA degree from INSEAD in Business.

Alex has over 20 years of experience. His professional background is mainly in banking, and real estate. Alex has been, for instance, an Investment Banker at HSBC — a multinational investment bank, and a Founder of Finchatton — a property developer. He holds a Bachelor's degree from University of Nottingham in Economics.

Andrew has over 20 years of experience. His professional background is mainly in real estate. Andrew has been, for instance, a Director at Finchatton — a property developer.