| Founded | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2022 |
| Country | UK |
| Sector | Fintech |
| Collapse type | Silent Shutdown |
Proportunity
"The UK equity loan startup helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder, wound down when rising interest rates destroyed its funding model"
Quiet closure with no public announcement
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Proportunity offered shared equity loans to UK first-time buyers — top up a deposit to reach a 20% down payment, with Proportunity taking an equity stake proportional to their loan.
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