Santander UK logo

Santander UK

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Santander UK provides personal financial products and services and corporate and commercial banking services.

Investor Profile

Santander UK has backed more than 41 startups, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 28 rounds, about 68% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series Unknown, Post Ipo Debt rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Portugal.
  • Strong thematic focus on Renewable Energy, Food and Beverage, Energy.
  • Led 6 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (44%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (15%)
  • Grant (10%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)
  • Private Equity (2%)
  • Seed (2%)
  • Non Equity Assistance (2%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (98%)
  • Portugal (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Renewable Energy
  • Food And Beverage
  • Energy
  • Restaurants
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Battery
  • Charging Infrastructure
  • Retail
  • Information Technology
circle-line
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Santander UK frequently co-invest with?

ABN AMRO Fund
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 2
Aviva Investors
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Rabobank
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Co-Investments: 4
Growth Partner
North America, New York, United States, Yorkshire
Co-Investments: 2
NatWest
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
MUFG Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Siemens Bank
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 2
NatWest Group
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 2
CIBC
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 3
Lloyds Banking Group
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Santander UK?

Cero Generation

London, England, United Kingdom

Cero Generation is a solar energy company that develops solar energy and energy storage solutions.

EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar
Debt FinancingJul 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $268,815,036
Segro

London, England, United Kingdom

SEGRO is a real estate investment trust that owns, manages, and develops contemporary storage and industrial properties.

Asset ManagementLogisticsProperty ManagementReal EstateWarehousing
Post Ipo DebtApr 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,819,685,126
Warehouse Reit

London, England, United Kingdom

WAREHOUSE REIT is a real estate investment trust with a portfolio and investment strategy focusing on urban warehouses.

Real Estate
Post Ipo DebtMar 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $387,031,353
Salem Tube International

Prudhoe, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Salem Tube International is a strategic development partner, supplier, and manufacturer of steel tubes.

IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Debt FinancingFeb 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,344,674
DEA Aviation

Retford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

DEA Aviation provides aircraft operation, management, and maintenance services.

AerospaceAir TransportationService Industry
Debt FinancingJan 15, 2025
Advanced Alloy Services

Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Advanced Alloy Services specializes in the acquisition, sale, and processing of metals and alloys.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMiningSales
Debt FinancingDec 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $25,401,502
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund

London, England, United Kingdom

Gore Street Capital Limited is an entity authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority that provides investment services.

Financial ServicesImpact Investing
Post Ipo DebtNov 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $93,064,352
Troubador Publishing

Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Troubador is an independent UK publisher offering a range of publishing options to authors.

Publishing
Debt FinancingNov 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $386,472
Compass Box

London, England, United Kingdom

Compass Box is a manufacturing company that makes scotch whisky blending and bottling.

Food and BeverageManufacturingWine And Spirits
Debt FinancingOct 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $45,551,979
FMC

Shenley, Hertford, United Kingdom

FMC is a dental communications company that connects the dental community by organizing events, webinars, conferences, and award functions.

Communications InfrastructureEventsPublishing
Debt FinancingAug 22, 2024