MANCHESTER, 17th September 2024 – Capify, a leading online SME lender, is proud to announce the appointment of Sam Colclough as Head of Technology for both the United Kingdom & Australia. Sam joins Capify at an exciting time for the company, which is experiencing a growth trajectory, leveraging a new £100 million credit line from Pollen Street Capital, recent senior team appointments and an expanded product suite.
Sam brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Capify. With over 20 years of IT leadership experience, Sam will spearhead Capify’s technological and data-driven innovations, empowering the business to continue its growth across the UK and Australia.
“I’m thrilled to join Capify at such an exciting time,” said Sam Colclough. “Technology is a key enabler of growth, and I’m looking forward to working with the team to further enhance our technology, data & artificial intelligence capabilities. By driving innovation and operational efficiencies, we will continue to deliver exceptional value and support to SMEs across the UK and Australia, helping them to grow and thrive.”
Founded in the UK in 2008 during the global financial crisis, Capify has become a vital financial resource for small and medium-sized businesses. Recognised for its commitment to excellence, Capify was awarded SME Lender of the Year (up to £1m) at the UK Credit Awards last year. Originally launched in the United States in 2002, Capify was one of the world’s first online alternative financing companies for SMEs. Since its creation, Capify has supported over 20,000 businesses and funded over £1.2 billion to help SMEs achieve their growth ambitions.
Capify COO/CFO, John Rozenbroek, said: “We are thrilled to have Sam join the team. His impressive track record of leveraging technology to drive business growth aligns perfectly with our mission. As we look to scale further, Sam’s leadership will be crucial in taking our data and technology to the next level, ensuring we remain at the forefront of innovation in the alternative finance space.”
Capify’s appointment of Sam Colclough underscores the company’s commitment to Technological growth and innovation, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the alternative finance industry, delivering unparalleled service and support to SMEs in the UK & Australia.
