FinTech Intelligent Lending has moved to a new office space in the heart of Salford’s MediaCity.
Orange Tower will become the new headquarters for the firm’s 250 staff, who are based across Europe, with offices in London, Cyprus and Italy.
The new 6,773 sq ft space sits within one of the largest fully fitted Grade A offices outside of London, following a recent refurbishment.
With 10m customers, the company brings together three leading FinTech companies in Ocean Finance, CredAbility and TotallyMoney, which it acquired in January.
Its mission is to help the UK’s 23m under-served adults take control of their financial wellbeing through technology and data.
Intelligent Lending’s is planning on expanding internationally later this year.
Orange Tower is already home to major names like ITV, Kellogg’s and The University of Salford.
It sits in the UK’s leading creative, digital and tech hub, home to 250 SMEs and more than 200,000 residents.
“Greater Manchester is fast becoming one of Europe’s leading fintech hubs, and it’s an exciting place to be,” said Simon Kay, chair of Intelligent Lending.
“And with its continued regeneration and government backing – which is expected to attract £10bn of investment over the next ten years – we’re extremely pleased to call Salford our new home.
“Orange Tower puts us right in the middle of the action, where we’ll join more than 250 media and tech businesses, and the likes of the BBC, ITV, and dock10 studios, while the local amenities will help to enhance employee satisfaction and culture.
“Along with close links to the centre of Manchester and the international airport, Media City was the natural choice to make our headquarters, as we embark on the group’s next chapter of growth and innovation.”
Chris Reay, director at Landsec, added: “As a global hub for media and tech innovation we’re delighted to welcome Intelligent Lending to MediaCity
“As part of its unique ecosystem, they will be able to access emerging technologies and a talent pipeline to support its burgeoning businesses at the cutting edge of FinTech.”
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