This Fintech Simplifies Funding for Global Business Growth
The Genesis of Swoop
Back in 2018, Andrea Reynolds and Ciaran Burke noticed a massive problem hiding in plain sight. Most small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) struggled to find and secure funding, not because opportunities didn’t exist, but because the system was fragmented, complex, and time-consuming.
Andrea, a former corporate finance adviser, had seen it firsthand: business owners were spending hours chasing banks, grants, and investors, often missing out because they didn’tknow where to look.
That insight became Swoop’s foundation. The duo built a platform designed to do one powerful thing, make funding simple.
One-Stop Platform for Business Funding
Swoop acts as a funding marketplace where businesses can explore and apply for loans, grants, and equity finance all in one place.
Instead of jumping between bank portals or scrolling endless grant directories, business owners can use Swoop’s technology to match with the right funding options in minutes.
It’s a smarter, faster, and fairer way to fund growth, and it’s changing the game for SMEs worldwide.
Innovation Pays Off
In just a few years, Swoop went from startup to standout, But Swoop didn’t stop there. They expanded beyond Ireland, setting up offices in the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa, and the United States. By 2023, the company employed over 100 people globally, supporting thousands of SMEs and startups in their funding journeys and was named Ireland’s fastest-growing tech company at the Deloitte Fast 50 Awards in 2023. That’s a big deal, and a reflection of how powerfully their solution resonated with business owners.
Innovation Through Partnership
Swoop’s growth has also been fueled by smart collaboration.
Their partnership with Sage, one of the world’s leading business software companies, allows accountants and entrepreneurs to connect directly to funding opportunities, right from their financial platforms.
It’s a powerful example of how strategic partnerships and technology integration can amplify impact, creating seamless experiences for customers and ecosystems alike.
Swoop isn’t slowing down. With global expansion, deep data insights, and a relentless focus on customer simplicity, the company continues to reinvent what business finance looks like.
Their journey shows how identifying a pain point, listening to customers, and leveraging technology can build not just a business, but a movement.
Swoop’s story proves that when technology meets empathy and insight, you can turn a universal business headache into a global opportunity.
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