Who we are and what we do

Our mission is to transform customer engagement and insight throughout SME lending. We’re delivering this through innovation in technology and have assembled a team with a wealth of experience who are committed to making that a reality.

Our Story

Who Are FXE Technologies?

FXE Technologies is a leading fintech in Assisted Lending for SMEs. It has built its reputation as a pioneer in the sector, blending advanced digital systems, deep lender connectivity, and intelligent data insights with human expertise to ensure businesses access not just funding, but the right funding.

Through its Funding Xchange Marketplace, SMEs can access a broad panel of lenders through a single digital journey, compare transparent funding options in real time, submit applications efficiently, and benefit from structured lending processes supported by expert guidance.

FXE Technologies is transforming SME finance, enabling businesses to access the right funding faster and with confidence.

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Charles & Dean Finance

Who Are Charles & Dean?

Charles & Dean Finance is one of the UK’s leading independent finance brokers, with a strong focus on supporting businesses of all sizes, from ambitious SMEs to large corporations.

They partner with companies to deliver bespoke commercial and asset finance solutions that drive growth, strengthen cash flow and unlock opportunity. From working capital and asset finance to commercial property funding, their specialist brokers guide clients through the funding process, crafting tailored solutions that ensure not just faster funding, but the right funding.

With access to a broad panel of trusted lenders and deep expertise across the business finance landscape, Charles & Dean combines market insight with a personalised, transparent approach that simplifies the journey from enquiry to pay out.

Over the past decade, they’ve supported more than 7,500 clients and facilitated over £200 million in funding in the last 12 months alone - helping businesses access the capital they need to scale with confidence.

Behind the Partnership

Funding Xchange powered by Charles & Dean represents the next evolution in SME finance.

The partnership combines Funding Xchange’s market-leading digital marketplace technology with Charles & Dean’s specialist brokering expertise - creating a smarter, faster and more accessible funding experience without losing expert guidance.

Businesses can explore funding options through a seamless digital marketplace while benefiting from experienced brokers who understand lending criteria, structuring and market conditions.

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Our core values

Transparency

Multiple lenders compete to fund your business and all offers that you receive show the full cost - no additional fees

Trust

We are FCA regulated and trusted by over 10,000 companies that have found funding through us

Innovation

Funding Xchange has a continuous program of innovation in its digitised commercial lending solutions

Collective Intelligence

Funding Xchange works with over 70 lenders which gives us an unparalleled front-row seat in commercial lending

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