Strategic Move Reinforces eCapital’s Commitment to Empowering SMBs Across Continents
MIAMI, FL – November 4, 2024 — eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a tech-enabled provider of specialized financing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in North America, Canada, and the U.K., today announced the successful acquisition of Optimum Finance Ltd., a Bristol, U.K.-based leader in invoice financing. This acquisition represents a significant milestone in eCapital’s expansion roadmap and reinforces its leadership in the U.K. invoice finance market.
“This acquisition not only broadens our service capabilities but also signifies our commitment to empowering SMBs across three continents,” said Marius Silvasan, CEO of eCapital Corp. “We are proud to welcome Optimum’s expertise and talented team, along with their valued clients, as we extend our presence in the U.K., an integral part of our long-term vision.”
With over £160 million in funding currently provided to U.K. businesses, eCapital is well-positioned to enhance cash flow support for SMBs through Optimum Finance’s established portfolio. This acquisition not only strengthens eCapital’s ability to serve a broader client base, including the newly acquired centralized location in Bristol, but also emphasizes its ongoing commitment to innovation and growth, and reinforces the pivotal role of the U.K. Group in eCapital’s future direction.
Silvasan added, “By integrating Optimum into our operations, we can deliver progressive, technology-driven financial solutions to a wider audience. I also want to acknowledge David Tilling, CEO and Head of our U.K. Group, and his team for their efforts in driving this important transaction forward.”
As eCapital enters the final quarter of 2024, this acquisition strategically positions the company for continued expansion, reinforcing its goal of becoming the premier financial partner for SMBs in the U.K. and beyond.
About eCapital Corp.
eCapital is committed to accelerating access to capital for companies in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. By leveraging a team of over 800 experts and proprietary, industry-leading technology, eCapital is creating the future of business funding. With a full suite of products such as freight factoring, invoice factoring, healthcare receivables financing, asset-based lending, payroll funding, and equipment refinancing, eCapital ensures that businesses have the funds they need to do more. Through its Healthcare, Transportation, Staffing, Consumer Goods, Factoring, and ABL divisions, eCapital delivers customized funding solutions for over 80 industries. To learn more about eCapital, visit eCapital.com.