Allica Bank selects Lendscape to strengthen SME lending infrastructure

By Gloria Methri

Allica Bank, a UK challenger bank specialising in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has partnered with Lendscape, a commercial lending technology provider, to enhance its asset finance operations.

By adopting Lendscape’s API-first platform, Allica aims to streamline operations, accelerate integration with broader systems, and respond more swiftly to market demands.

“Our growth shows just how strong the demand is for a better kind of business banking,” said Niv Subramanian, Deputy CEO at Allica Bank. “We have invested heavily in our digital infrastructure so we can scale quickly and keep delivering the support SMEs need to thrive. That means using technology that’s flexible, intuitive, and fits seamlessly into our ecosystem, and Lendscape proved from day one that they could deliver all three.”

The Lendscape platform is designed to support agility and continuous innovation, critical components in a competitive SME finance landscape. As part of the collaboration, Lendscape provided Allica with early sandbox access, allowing the bank to test the platform’s integration capabilities, performance, and adaptability from the outset.

“We share Allica’s commitment to improving SME finance and making it easier for businesses to access the funding they need to grow,” said Steve Taplin, Chief Product Officer at Lendscape. “As a company, we have made a long-term investment in asset finance technology and innovation, and we back it up with transparency, trust, and a deep understanding of the market. Giving Allica early sandbox access was part of that approach: letting them see first-hand how easily our platform integrates, performs, and adapts.”

“One of the things that stood out about Lendscape was their openness and clarity,” noted Conrad Ford, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Allica Bank. “In our earliest conversations, they were upfront about where they were on the journey. Since then, we have seen the strength of their technological foundation, the quality of their team, and the alignment of our ambitions. Their API-first platform gives us the flexibility and speed we need to keep evolving our ecosystem and stay ahead of customers’ expectations.”