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Capital on Tap

Credit card built for small businesses

201-500 employees
  • Fintech
  • B2B
  • Banking
  • Payments
  • Lending
  • Credit cards
(HQ), 56 Shoreditch High St, Shoreditch, London, UK

Company mission

To make the lives of small business owners easier.

Top investors

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38% female employees

20% employee growth in 12 months

Otta's take

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Xav Kearney

CTO of Otta

Capital on Tap is going against the national trend which, since the financial crash in 2008, has seen the banks dial back the amount they lend to SMEs by 50%. Yet, in that same time, the number of UK SMEs has risen by 30%.

UK SMEs are the backbone of a complex economy that is constantly changing so the need for fast and responsive access to finance is becoming more and more important to ensure their success and growth.

Capital on Tap allows British SMEs access to a credit card with up to £250,000 credit within minutes. Gone are the days when waiting up to eight weeks for a loan decision was viable.

Capital on Tap have raised considerable funding and expanded to the US. The company have reported to have attracted more than 200,000 SMEs to use its services and these users have spent over £8 billlion.

Benefits

  • 🏥 Private Healthcare, Dental and Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality
  • 🎁 Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical)
  • 👛 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme 4-7% match
  • 🏖️ 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • 📖 Annual Learning Budget
  • 👪 Enhanced Parental Leave
  • 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 🚂 Season Ticket Loan
  • 💬 6 free therapy sessions per year
  • 🐶 Dog Friendly Offices
  • 🍫 Free drinks and snacks in our Offices

Company values

  • Just pilot: Our company is built on piloting new ideas, we know our job is never done. We ask questions, we figure it out. We only build what our customers want
  • Be a Buddy: It’s never not my job. Tap in from day one. We do the right thing
  • Why not today?: Fast is as slow as we go. Take ownership and raise the bar. Keep things simple.

Funding (1 round)

Oct 2021

$563.3m

LATE VC

$563.3m

Total funding

This company has top investors

Founders

David Luck

(Founder & Executive Chairman)

Started as a consultant at Bain. After 3 years, they joined leading private equity firm KKR for 4 years before starting Capital on Tap.

Serial founder, having sold two businesses to private equity companies in the past (XLN Telecom and Euroffice).

People progressing

Started in Operational Support. 11 years later, Zoe is now Director of Operations.

Diversity & Inclusion at Capital on Tap

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Fay Sumner (Head of Talent)

  • At Capital on Tap, we want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work but most importantly feel included and be their authentic selves. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, ability, national origin and all the other characteristics that make us who we are.
  • We have put a lot of time into developing an inclusive recruitment strategy to ensure our hiring practices are as inclusive as possible. All hiring managers have attended inclusive recruitment training and we have introduced objective skills testing.
  • When speaking to teams across the company, the majority of teams felt that we are a diverse community with a huge mix of backgrounds and many people commented it was the most diverse place they’ve worked.
  • Over the last year, we have started to share our own stories and experiences. Groups across the company commented how much they have enjoyed learning from each other and educating ourselves on different areas of diversity. They also felt these talks and discussions bridge the gap between different offices and teams.
  • We have celebrated and recognised pride weeks, we spent the week highlighting the culture of South Asian heritage month and have also learnt about Black History in both the US and UK and LGBTQ+ History across the world through film and book discussions.
  • We have reflected on our own mental health and how to support ourselves and others. Senior leaders have spoken openly about their experiences and struggles, embedding a culture where it’s ok to speak up if or when you need support. We partnered with That Day mental health support for our UK employees so that everyone is able to access the support and help when they need it.
  • Rolled out inclusive management training to all managers on how to run an inclusive and purposeful 1-on-1 and how to create belonging in distributed teams. We have recently rolled out Management on Tap training sessions with the aim to support our managers to feel confident to support their team in the best way possible.
  • These commitments are just a snippet of what we have done so far and something that we regularly visit and discuss within Capital on Tap as we know our job is never done. We continuously challenge ourselves to ensure we are taking the right approach, to ensure that we are and continue to be a diverse and inclusive place to work.

Endorsements

All

Opportunities to learn (9)

Career progression (5)

Challenging work (4)

My opinions are valued (4)

Nice people (3)

Open and honest communication (3)

Growing fast (3)

Intelligent people (2)

Great work is recognised (2)

People of all backgrounds are welcomed (2)

When I started I came from s slightly different tech stack so there were plenty of opportunities to learn new stuff. The company has many internal and external projects written in different tech stacks from c# to js so you can take your pick in terms of what you want to work with or learn to work with.

Other Engineering

Opportunities to learn

Sep 2022

We are pretty free in terms of tooling we often try new stuff sometimes they stick sometimes we drop them, company is not restrictive in terms of what software you want to use in your daily testing and you are free to try new stuff as long you can prove they will be a beneficial good chance we might adopt it as a team.

Other Engineering

Tech & tools

Sep 2022

It is the sort of place people will tell you when you are doing a good job and do so repeatedly to make sure you know you are appreciated. I am not much one for backslapping but I guess it is nice to get some recognition once in a while when doing your job.

Other Engineering

Great work is recognised

Sep 2022

What makes Capital on tap an exceptional company to me is the strong emphasis on collaboration between departments. It offers the opportunity to work alongside driven, motivated colleagues who are passionate about their jobs, and who willingly work with other teams to help them meet their objectives.

Finance, Legal & Compliance

Nice people

Jun 2022

What makes Capital on tap an exceptional company to me is the strong emphasis on collaboration between departments. It offers the opportunity to work alongside driven, motivated colleagues who are passionate about their jobs, and who willingly work with other teams to help them meet their objectives.

Finance, Legal & Compliance

Hard working team

Jun 2022

There is a strong emphasis on diversity and being a welcoming environment to people of all backgrounds. I also find that the business is honest about where it can be better and actively works to be better.

Finance, Legal & Compliance

People of all backgrounds are welcomed

Jun 2022

Colleagues across the business pull together and get satisfaction out of tackling challenging and new ideas meaning we regularly deliver on things that didn't seem possible when the idea first came up. It feels great to be part of that.

Finance, Legal & Compliance

Challenging work

Jun 2022

At Capital on Tap ideas are genuinely generated by people at all levels and tenures - we only care about whether the idea is a good one and so everyone has a voice and can take part in building the future of the business.

Finance, Legal & Compliance

My opinions are valued

Jun 2022

I've learned so much about using data in different ways to drive solid decision-making since I've been at Capital on Tap. Performance and business data is shared widely so that everyone can understand why we've set the priorities that we have.

Finance, Legal & Compliance

Data-driven decisions

Jun 2022

The leadership team are very agile and ideas are regularly discussed and implemented quickly to ensure the company adapt and continues to move forward and be competitive in a challenging market

Sales & Account Management

Strong leadership

Jun 2022

The benefits offered to employees are very generous from the work anniversary rewards to the £1000 learning budget. The senior leadership team continue to listen and I feel like a very valued member of the team

Sales & Account Management

Focus on employee wellbeing

Jun 2022

I regularly receive open and honest feedback on how I am performing within my role. I also feel like any thoughts or concerns are genuinely listened to and changes are made where necessary.

Sales & Account Management

Open and honest communication

Jun 2022

During my job search I'd been looking for that next step without a 'glass ceiling' above me in the progression ladder. Short answer, I found it. Within 4 months I've been promoted to lead our London team which is testament to the Senior Leadership team rewarding both performance and work ethic.

Sales & Account Management

Career progression

Jun 2022

6 months at CoT has flown by and I've loved every minute. The initial conversations were so positive but also so transparent, exactly what I'd been looking for in a company throughout my job search journey. Day to day, there's a clear line of communication (which I'm now part of)!

Sales & Account Management

Open and honest communication

Jun 2022

Coming from a lending background, I wasn't aware at the time of joining how perfect our product is for businesses in the UK. With the rise of supplier costs our product is perfectly placed to regain those lost margins. It's an exciting time to be at CoT and we have all the tools to succeed in becoming the best corporate rewards card on the market (we're almost there already)!

Sales & Account Management

Innovative product

Jun 2022

I'm working on a much wider range of projects than any time in my career; many of which are ambiguous enough that I have to invent a whole framework to deal with it.

Data

Challenging work

Jun 2022

Capital on tap is growing incredibly fast, which means I get many opportunities to test out new ideas to drive growth. It's an exciting time!

Data

Growing fast

Jun 2022

We have a very lean team here, which means prioritisation is key. We don't do anything that is not useful, or create any work more than what is needed (e.g. no 20-page PPTs where a one-page memo will do)! It's very satisfying not to be spending time on meaningless tasks

Data

Meaningful work

Jun 2022

Capital on Tap is always evolving and changing. Employees are challenged in all sorts of areas leading to plenty of learning opportunities. Personally, I've developed numerous skills in my time here

Data

Opportunities to learn

Jun 2022

Capital on Tap has great people! We are an extremely friendly, approachable team, with motivated and talented individuals. We take pride in how inclusive and warm hearted we are

Data

Nice people

Jun 2022

The Capital on Tap team is an extremely varied group of people. We have team members from all walks of life coming together and feeling welcome in the environment we've built

Data

People of all backgrounds are welcomed

Jun 2022

Very fast paced environment with lots of opportunities to take on responsibility and learn. In my time with the company I have felt like I have continually been learning.

Operations & Strategy

Opportunities to learn

Jun 2022

We're lucky to be a business that has been growing quickly (and profitability). This naturally creates room for people to grow and take on more responsibility as the business grows.

Operations & Strategy

Growing fast

Jun 2022

We're a data driven organization that makes quick decisions based on the right data. This makes it a fun place to work if you enjoy analytical thinking and moving at pace.

Operations & Strategy

Data-driven decisions

Jun 2022

Capital on tap is growing fast so there's always new challenges and opportunities to get involved with an area of interest working across teams within the business

Data

Opportunities to learn

Jun 2022

Our values of just pilot, be a buddy and why not today are embedded in the culture here at capital on tap from day 1. There is a high importance put on living these values especially as we continue to grow.

Data

Clear values

Jun 2022

My opinion has been actively sought to feed into business problems and ways of working at Capital on Tap. We have a feedback culture across all levels within the business.

Data

My opinions are valued

Jun 2022

The business is growing incredibly quickly, leading to many opportunities to learn stemming from this growth. Since I joined we have launched a card product, expanded into new countries and transitioned to a new accounting framework. Each of these major changes was a learning opportunity which I've benefited from.

Finance, Legal & Compliance

Opportunities to learn

Jun 2022

As a company we value innovative solutions to problems, which necessitates hiring intelligent people who want to solve problems in the most efficient way. Throughout the company there are smart, driven people who I learn from.

Finance, Legal & Compliance

Intelligent people

Jun 2022

The company is growing very quickly, and the expected rate of growth is not slowing! This growth is not only in the UK but internationally also, posing new challenges for the company to meet. This growth means there are always opportunities to grow in your role as the company grows, which is really exciting.

Finance, Legal & Compliance

Growing fast

Jun 2022

I'm yet to meet a person at Capital on Tap who isn't a genuinely kind and thoughtful human. Everyone is treated with respect and everyone's opinions are taken on board! There are regular socials held which are a great opportunity to make friends but it's also normal for the benches at lunch everyday to be full and chatty!

Marketing

Nice people

Jun 2022

The opinion of every single person is valued in the company, no matter your position. Capital on Tap recognises that while you could be the most senior person, it could be anyone who manages to spot a piece of information that helps the whole company.

Marketing

My opinions are valued

Jun 2022

Genuine interest is taken in what you want to do and where you see your career progressing. Whether you want to try something new or keep pushing in your current role, support is given. Everyone receives a £1000 learning budget a year, which you can use for whatever you need to support your education!

Marketing

Career progression

Jun 2022

At Capital On Tap, one of our core values is to pilot. We're constantly challenging ourselves to improve our offering so that we have the best product in the market for SMEs.

Data

Challenging work

Jun 2022

We don't work in silos, from very early on in your career at Capital On Tap, you'll be exposed to different teams. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in their field, whilst also being able to share new ways of thinking.

Data

Opportunities to learn

Jun 2022

We have an open feedback culture that allows individuals to regularly understand what's working well and more importantly, understand areas for development. This regular feedback cycle allows us to promote internally as individuals develop.

Data

Career progression

Jun 2022

Working in a fast growth startup provides plenty of opportunities to grow your skillset, expand into new areas of the business, and learn from the best!

Marketing

Opportunities to learn

Jun 2022

Solve unique problems in an environment that supports piloting new ideas. As one of your core values, always pilot lets you explore new areas of growth while helping the business.

Marketing

Challenging work

Jun 2022

Capital on Tap has a strong culture of promoting internally as well as encouraging people to work in different areas of the business to support their personal and professional growth and career goals.

Marketing

Career progression

Jun 2022

There is a company wide townhall meeting each month which is a great way to keep everyone updated and aligned on the key business mission and insights. Innovative product updates are also communicated to everyone each week. Additionally, feedback for all levels is encouraged so that individuals can work together to continually improve and training for how to give feedback successfully is available to all.

People, HR, Recruitment

Open and honest communication

Feb 2022

There are annual awards to celebrate success across the business. In 2021, winners included people who had been in the business for just a few months as well as those with much longer tenures. Each employee also has a monthly 1:1 with their manager and successes from the month are discussed and celebrated in these too.

People, HR, Recruitment

Great work is recognised

Feb 2022

After just a week in the business I had a meeting with the UK MD, Director of People and Lead Talent Partner to brainstorm my opinions relating to the current interview process and what I think the business could do to improve. I felt like an equal straight away and so many of my ideas have been implemented since!

People, HR, Recruitment

My opinions are valued

Feb 2022

Within three years at Capital on Tap I've seen immense growth across the company. This coupled with clear progression frameworks has enabled me to know what to focus on in order to develop and progress. I've learnt so much and have progressed multiple times in the 3 years I've worked here - whilst loving every minute of it.

People, HR, Recruitment

Career progression

Feb 2022

I cannot believe how much I have learnt since being at Capital on Tap. I look back at my 3 years and I'm amazed at the opportunities I have had and how much I've grown. Capital on Tap has found the right balance between giving me a lot of ownership, responsibility and challenges in order to stretch me along with amazing support from my people all across the business when needed. In addition to this I've been able to spend my learning budget on various courses/conferences/learning materials that have further enabled me to grow my skillset. Outside of my role I've been able to learn so much about different people and cultures as well. We are exceptionally committed to learning from our diverse community about the different cultures, religions, and interests that the CoT team has experienced and I feel really enriched from what I've learnt!

People, HR, Recruitment

Opportunities to learn

Feb 2022

I've worked with some of the most intelligent, caring, and passionate people in my time at Capital on Tap and everyone across the business is always willing to sit down and help you learn and develop! We have so many smart people to lean on and learn from and I feel it has pushed me to develop as I work alongside them.

People, HR, Recruitment

Intelligent people

Feb 2022

Having not worked in recruitment or at a Fintech previously, I was so impressed with how prepared I was to start working after my two weeks onboarding. I was given the chance to meet so many people from every business area and the time and opportunity to ask questions in an encouraging environment that really made me feel ready to start working!

People, HR, Recruitment

Thoughtful onboarding

Feb 2022

I have been really impressed since day one with how clearly the values here translate off paper into our daily lives. My favourite of our three values is 'just pilot'. We are really encouraged to be creative with our ideas and projects and to run with them. The autonomy is fantastic.

People, HR, Recruitment

Clear values

Feb 2022

Since starting, I have learnt so much about different areas of the business and have found that everyone I have come across is more than happy to sit down with you to talk about they do and help you understand the business and product the best you can. There is also the amazing £1000 a year learning budget that every person is able to take advantage of!

People, HR, Recruitment

Opportunities to learn

Feb 2022

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