Willem van Lynden

Sourcing the best finance for businesses across the UK

United Kingdom

About

We take on the lenders. You take on the world. At Rise Funding, we don’t just introduce businesses to finance, we battle on their behalf. We negotiate hard, cut through red tape, and fight for the funding SMEs truly deserve. We’re not middlemen. We’re negotiators. Advocates. A team that handles the legwork so business owners can stay focused on growth, not paperwork. The goal is simple: get UK businesses the right deal, at the right time. And we don’t stop until we’ve turned every stone to make it happen.

Experience

  • Managing Director at Rise Funding
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

    As the Founder and Managing Director of Rise Funding Limited, I lead a team of expert finance specialists committed to securing the best funding solutions for businesses across industries. With a passion for problem-solving, I specialise in helping businesses unlock the capital they need to grow, manage cash flow, or overcome financial challenges. At Rise Funding, we blend deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology to streamline the funding process, leaving no stone unturned to secure the most competitive terms and finance options tailored to each client’s unique needs. Whether it’s finding the right lending partner or negotiating optimal terms, I’m dedicated to delivering excellent results and building long-term trust with our clients.

  • Business Finance & Fintech Sales Director, Marketing Director at Business Finance
    Sep 2020 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Boost Capital (7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Managing Director - UK
      Mar 2020 - Sep 2020 · 7 mos

      Boost Capital is a leading provider of business finance to SMEs throughout the UK. Boost Capital is part of BFS Capital that also operates across the US and Canada. Together we have helped over 24,000+ businesses with their finance needs, with £1.85bn+ lent Boost Capital & BFS Capital has leveraged advanced technology, data science and over a decades experience to provide simple, easy to understand business funding options. Key Responsibilities: - Developing and executing the company's business strategy - Providing strategic advice to the exec team - Sales and marketing strategy - Operations & product development - Oversee financial performance

    • Director of Sales and Marketing
      Apr 2013 - Mar 2020 · 7 yrs

      - Managing business growth (customer acquisition and retention) - Building and managing partnerships - Driving sales, revenue & marketing strategy - Team hire and structure - Product and operational enhancement - Proven results through high growth from all channels

  • Marketing and Communications Director at Transfauna
    Jul 2009 - Apr 2013 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Marketing Communications Manager - Wellness at Bupa
    Nov 2006 - Jul 2009 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Bupa is an international healthcare provisioning and multi-insurance group, £12bn revenue company. As part of the senior leadership team, my role was to promote Bupa Wellness to corporate clients across the UK, from small businesses to blue chip companies