Juice Named Fintech Business of the Year at UK Business Awards 2026

Recognition for building smarter business funding in the UK

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Juice has been named Fintech Business of the Year at the UK Business Awards 2026.

The award recognises companies that demonstrate innovation, measurable impact and sustainable growth within financial services. For us, it reflects a clear direction. Build capital that works for modern UK SMEs.

This recognition is not just about growth. It is about building the right kind of lending infrastructure.

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Why this matters for business loans in the UK

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The SME funding gap remains significant. Thousands of businesses still struggle to access business loans in the UK that reflect how they actually operate.

Traditional lending models were built around predictability and static financial snapshots. Today’s SMEs operate differently. Revenue is seasonal. Cash flow fluctuates. Ecommerce businesses scale in cycles, not straight lines.

Funding structures need to reflect this reality.

That is where smarter business funding models are gaining relevance.

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A shift towards flexibility and control

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Over the past year, Juice has evolved from a fast-growing fintech into a more established partner for ambitious SMEs.

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The focus is simple:

- Transparent pricing and timelines

- Clear product positioning

- Funding decisions aligned with profitability

- Structures that support working capital rather than fixed borrowing

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SMEs are increasingly choosing flexible options such as a revolving credit facility, which allows access to capital when needed and repayment as revenue is generated.

This approach supports better working capital management and reduces unnecessary debt pressure.

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Built with SMEs in mind

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This award is a reflection of the businesses we work with.

SME founders today want more than access to capital. They want clarity. They want control. They want funding that supports disciplined growth rather than short-term expansion.

The shift towards smarter small business loans and more flexible working capital loans is not a trend. It is a structural evolution in how SME finance works.

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What comes next

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Recognition is important. Responsibility is more important.

There are still thousands of UK SMEs navigating funding decisions that shape their growth, hiring and investment.

Our focus remains on building Smart Growth Capital for ambitious UK businesses. Funding that adapts to real trading conditions. Funding that supports sustainable progress.

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We are proud of the recognition. And we are building for what is next.

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If you are exploring business funding that reflects how modern SMEs operate, you can explore Juice here

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