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Kikin Financial, the UK-based fintech lending platform for SMEs, today announced it has secured initial funding through Percent's platform, with capacity to access up to $20 million as Kikin scales. The funds will be used to provide flexible credit to some of the UK’s most exciting, consumer businesses.

Individual choices often feel small, but when scaled through the right financial ecosystem, they change the world. Discover how Kikin and our community of founders reached a major sustainability milestone in 2025 and the global projects we’re supporting.

Nearly half (49%) of UK businesses face significant cash flow issues, with rising costs and late payments forcing them to delay vital growth plans. For ethical consumer brands, this operational headache is a threat to their mission. Discover how Kikin provides an instant financial lifeline to fund your stock, free up capital for marketing, and keep your high-impact momentum going.

Kikin has been selected for the Xero App Store's 'New and Noteworthy' collection this December, highlighting the value of its integration for Xero users.

Global trade tensions disproportionately impact startups and SMEs by widening the payment gap between upfront supplier costs and delayed customer payments

How debt financing can be a game-changer for startups

Effect Days 2024 in Vienna, was the first event promoting the Effect library for TypeScript.

Discover key strategies in cash flow management for startups: effective budget creation, precise expense forecasting, and smart financing to drive sustainable growth.

Kikin is a purpose-driven financial institution reshaping the landscape of business financing. Meet the co-founder and CTO, Antony Woods, and read his thoughts on the company, and the financial landscape.

Consumer demand for sustainability is on the rise, but start-ups face challenges in adopting eco-friendly practices due to high costs and limited financing. Kikin addresses these issues with innovative funding solutions to support sustainable business growth.

Kikin is excited to appoint Rob Forshaw as its new Chair to achieve its mission to bring about positive change in the world through funding purpose led businesses.