FundingLinks is an independent commercial finance brokerage based in Manchester, North West England, serving businesses nationwide across the UK and internationally.
Founded by Chris Findlow and Sam Wells in 2023, after more than 25 years between them inside one of the UK’s largest invoice finance and business loans providers.
More than £250m in commercial funding deployed to date.
“We wanted brokerage done with the same product knowledge an SME would get if they were inside the room.”
Sam and Chris spent more than 25 years between them inside one of the UK’s largest invoice finance and business loans providers. They built lending products, ran teams, and saw thousands of deals come through the door. They also saw too many businesses end up with funding that did not really suit them. Usually that was a broker problem rather than a lender problem. The right lender existed, the broker just did not know the panel well enough to find them.
FundingLinks was built to close that gap. As an independent commercial finance brokerage, we work across 100+ UK lenders, from high-street banks to specialist fintechs, and we know what each one does well, who they tend to back, and how they price. When you enquire, the work of finding the right lender is done by people who spent years inside lenders, not by a call centre.
For businesses across Manchester and the North West, that means a local, accountable point of contact who understands the regional SME landscape. For companies elsewhere in the UK and internationally, it is the same whole-of-market reach, delivered through our secure portal.
Commercial finance specialists, not a call centre. Every enquiry is handled by someone who understands lending from the inside.
Director
Over 15 years across commercial lending, invoice finance and fintech partnerships, including senior leadership roles at Kriya. Brings deep lender-side experience across sales, partnerships and account management to help SMEs access the right funding.
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Director
Over 10 years across invoice finance and alternative lending, including senior broker and partnership roles at Kriya. Helps SMEs access competitive funding by matching them with the right lender, product and structure for their stage of growth.
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Commercial Finance Consultant
Experienced commercial finance consultant with over 7 years across invoice finance, embedded finance and fintech lending. Helps SMEs access flexible working capital and structured funding solutions, with lender-side experience from Kriya, Sonovate and TP24.
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Commercial Finance Executive
Commercial finance executive supporting SMEs through the enquiry, approval and drawdown process. Brings experience across business development, client communication and technical operations, helping keep funding applications clear, organised and moving.
LinkedInIndependent, specialist support for businesses across Manchester, the North West, the wider UK and internationally, looking for the right commercial finance partner.
100+ UK lenders, including high-street banks, challenger banks, specialist lenders and alternative finance providers. We are an independent broker, not tied to any single lender.
Founded by Sam Wells and Chris Findlow, with 35+ years' combined experience in commercial finance. You speak to specialists, not a call centre.
Track your enquiry, review lender offers and exchange documents in one secure portal. No email chains, no spreadsheets, full visibility from enquiry to drawdown.
No upfront charge to use FundingLinks. Fees apply only if you proceed with a facility, and they are agreed in writing before you commit.
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