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StrideUp

StrideUp is a values-driven fintech delivering property finance, including shariah-compliant home loans, backed by leading investors with over £35m in funding, aiming to open doors for underserved communities and named 5th fastest-growing fintech in UK & Ireland in 2025.

Backed by Picus Capital

See 4 open roles
Location
London
Hybrid · 4 roles
Team size
11-50
Founded 2017
Total raised
$2.1M
Seed · last round Nov '17
Open roles
4

Open positions · 4

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.

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

$2.1Mtotal raised

Nov '17
  • Nov 2017 · Hybrid SeedPicus Capital
    $2.1M
  • Picus Capital

Company at a glance

Founded2017
Location
Blackfriars, England
Websitestrideup.co
LinkedInLinkedIn

The team at StrideUp

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SZ

Sakeeb Zaman

CEO & founder at StrideUp

Kaynat Choudhury

Head of Marketing at StrideUp | Branding, Content, Digital, Strategy & UX

NS

Nickie Saunders

Head of Operations

RA

Rizwan Ali

Islamic Finance | Home Purchase Plans | Buy to Let | Ex-Pat

Team breakdown

Team Distribution

  • Operations51%
  • Sales26%
  • Engineering11%
  • Product & Design6%
  • Leadership3%

Where the Team Studied

  1. 1.London Institute of Banking & Finance
  2. 2.University of Oxford
  3. 3.Queen Mary University of London
  4. 4.University of Westminster
  5. 5.University of Greenwich

Team Worked At

  • Nationwide Building Society
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • HSBC
  • Barclays
  • Lloyds Banking Group

Location

Team Composition

34 people
  • Finance8
  • Engineering3
  • Operations1 senior2
  • Sales1 senior2
  • Business Development1
  • Community and Social Services1
  • Customer Success and Support1
  • Leadership1 senior1

Life at StrideUp

Frequently asked questions

Of 4 open roles, StrideUp has 4 hybrid positions.

StrideUp is based in Blackfriars, England.

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