London · Hybrid
StrideUp
Backed byPicus CapitalTotal raised$2.1M
StageSeed
Hiring pace1 roles / 90d
Founded2017
Team size11-50
HQBlackfriars, England
IndustriesFinTech
About StrideUp
StrideUp is a values-driven fintech company that began with home finance, creating a shariah-compliant alternative, and has since deployed hundreds of millions in property finance. Founded and led by CEO Sakeeb Zaman, the company is on a mission to expand its offerings and build a financial institution that opens doors for communities often left behind. In 2025, StrideUp was ranked the fifth fastest growing fintech in the UK and Ireland, reflecting its rapid expansion and market impact. The company is backed by leading venture capital and private equity investors and has raised over £35 million in funding to support its growth.
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Company at a glance
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About the Team
Team Distribution
- Operations51%
- Sales26%
- Engineering11%
- Product & Design6%
- Leadership3%
Where the Team Studied
- 1.London Institute of Banking & Finance
- 2.University of Oxford
- 3.Queen Mary University of London
- 4.University of Westminster
- 5.University of Greenwich
Team Worked At
- Nationwide Building Society
- JPMorgan Chase
- HSBC
- Barclays
- Lloyds Banking Group
Team Composition
34 people- Finance8
- Engineering3
- Operations1 senior2
- Sales1 senior2
- Business Development1
- Community and Social Services1
- Customer Success and Support1
- Leadership1 senior1
Culture & values
StrideUp describes itself as a values-driven team.
The company combines purpose with performance in its culture.
StrideUp aims to build a financial institution that opens doors for communities often left behind.
The organization emphasizes fairness and transparency in its products as part of its cultural values.
The company culture highlights serving communities and inclusion as part of its mission.
Funding History
Hybrid SeedNov 2017
$2.1M
raised
U.K. shared-ownership startup StrideUp raised a £1.6M seed (equity and debt) led by Picus Capital with an unnamed group of angel investors
Picus Capital
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