Kriya's Blog & Company News

How we're building AI into how Kriya works
AI is going to reshape financial services more profoundly in the next twelve months than in the last decade. SME lending and payments - which have doggedly remained manual - are where that change will land first. Kriya and Allica Bank intend to lead it: bringing AI deeply into business banking, across every lending product we offer.

Kriya and Ebury: joining forces to shape the future of fintech lending
We've partnered with Ebury to to speed up SME access to CBILS funding and more.

5 Types of Alternative Funding for SMEs
From crowdfunding to angel investors, learn what kinds of funding are available for SMEs and how can you access them.

Apprenticeship and traineeship grants explained
Find out the difference between apprenticeships and traineeships, why your business should offer them and how to access government grants if you do.

MarketFinance banks £50m as it ramps CBILS support for SMEs as deadline looms
MarketFinance (now known as Kriya) has secured an additional £50m from Viola Credit. The announcement comes as MarketFinance launches a “unified application” process.

How to access a Growth Hub Support Grant
Get up to £5,000 to buy new equipment, invest in technology or seek specialist advice to help your business adapt, recover and rebuild after COVID-19.

The Self Employment Income Support Scheme explained
Everything you need to know from what the Self Employment Income Support Scheme is, who's eligible for the second grant and how to apply.

Interview with Joe David, CEO and Founder of Nephos
We chat to Joe from Nephos about the important role of accountants in the current climate and how you can get the most out of your relationship with yours.

What to do when the furlough scheme winds down
We take a look at your options including bringing furloughed employees back, continuing furlough but without the grant and beginning redundancy processes.

UK recession announced Wednesday, 12 August 2020
With recession rumours confirmed, we summarise the key stats, shed light on what they mean and explain how your businesses can make it through stronger.