CapRelease Secures £1.7 Million Pre-Seed to Transform eCommerce Finance Through Logistics Integration

11th March 2025, 09:00 GMT – LONDON‍

CapRelease, the UK’s first logistics-embedded finance platform, has secured £1.7 million in pre-seed funding to redefine how eCommerce retailers access capital. The round was led by a global FinTech-focused family office with significant holdings in leading UK neobanks, alongside a group of experienced angel investors.

The investment marks the largest early-stage LendTech round in Europe in the past two years. This highlights the growing demand for the next generation of FinTech funding solutions and also aligns with the UK government’s focus on economic growth and SME support.

A Breakthrough in eCommerce Finance

Despite the £180 billion UK eCommerce sector’s rapid expansion (Emarketer), many SME retailers still struggle to access capital due to rigid lending criteria and limited use of data. CapRelease is bridging this gap with an industry-first embedded finance model, integrating directly into logistics platforms to provide funding based on both real-time inventory value and financial performance.

This blended revenue and inventory-based finance model allows eCommerce retailers to unlock capital quickly, using real-time stock and sales data instead of relying on personal guarantees or equity dilution.

Unlocking a Multi-Trillion Pound Market and Driving UK Retail Growth‍

The global eCommerce market is on track to surpass £5 trillion (Statista), yet many high-growth SME retailers remain underserved by traditional lenders. CapRelease’s data-driven approach ensures capital is deployed precisely when and where it’s needed, aligning with retailers’ requirements to finance sustainable growth.

By partnering with the UK’s logistics network, CapRelease is positioned to support thousands of online businesses by providing efficient, flexible capital at scale - reinforcing the UK’s position as a leader in digital commerce innovation.

Scaling Operations and Expanding Market Reach‍

CapRelease will use the £1.7 million funding to:

• Fund more eCommerce businesses, providing faster access to working capital.providing faster access to working capital.
• Enhance AI/Data-driven underwriting technology, improving the speed and accuracy of funding decisions
• Expansion of logistics partnerships, embedding finance deeper into eCommerce supply chains.

Retailers need a finance solution that moves at the speed of eCommerce - where access to capital is fast, frictionless, and fit for purpose. Our AI-driven underwriting technology delivers funding decisions in under 24 hours, helping brands restock, invest in marketing, and scale without unnecessary delays or equity dilution - The CapRelease Founding Team‍

‍

About CapRelease

CapRelease is a London-based embedded finance platform on a mission to accelerate eCommerce growth by providing seamless access to capital. By integrating with logistics partners and leveraging real-time data and AI, CapRelease helps retailers scale faster and manage cash flow with greater flexibility.

For more information, visit caprelease.com

‍Media Contact:
press@caprelease.com‍