About Us

Raft was founded to help business owners navigate the growing SME finance landscape, offering a safe, trustworthy and transparent partner for all your business funding needs.

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Years Experience

About The Founder

Steve Richardson – Founder Director

Steve has 25 years in Commercial Finance serving UK SME’s, having worked as both a broker and a lender, helping hundreds of businesses raise finance for almost every possible scenario. From small asset purchases  through to multi £million management buy-outs, new start businesses, growing scale-ups, distressed businesses looking at recovery options – he really has been there at all stages and no situation is off the table when it comes to funding, it’s all about having the right guidance at the right time.

Our Products

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Business Loans

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Invoice Finance

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Equipment Finance

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Property Finance