Lending Bridge is pleased to announce a £5m strategic partnership between its bridging business, with Renaissance Asset Finance (RAF), a subsidiary of Arbuthnot Latham, a private and commercial bank offering wealth management and specialist lending services.
Birmingham-based Lending Bridge was founded by Balraj Sohal and Joga Khangure, two established and respected property investors. Their mission: to invest in real estate, lending, and emerging ventures that drive sustainable growth and shape a better future. The launch of Lending Bridge in 2023 marked a key step in that journey.
Renaissance Asset Finance’s £5m block discounting facility creates a funding line that will support the next stage of Lending Bridge’s growth. The business has already achieved impressive success by funding and scaling its operations using its own capital – following the sale of a medical recruitment firm founded by Sohal and Khangure, which was successfully exited in 2022.
Sim Sangha, Finance Director of Lending Bridge, said:
“Securing this facility marks a significant milestone for Lending Bridge. Having built our loan book from the ground up using our own capital, partnering with Renaissance Asset Finance gives us the scale to accelerate our growth while maintaining the speed, flexibility, and personal service our brokers and borrowers rely on. I’d like to thank Duncan Childs and his team at RAF for their trust and support – this partnership is not just about additional funding, it’s about working with a team that shares our vision for delivering tailored, well-structured lending solutions.”
Duncan Childs, Director – Wholesale Finance at Renaissance Asset Finance, said:
“RAF is delighted to provide the Group’s first institutional facility to support the next stage of its growth, having built an impressive book from a standing start. Working with Sim, Balraj, and Joga, it’s clear the management team has a sharp eye for both risk and opportunity. Combined with their local knowledge and diligence, this creates a unique lending proposition. Their ambition and commitment have been key to the relationship we’ve developed, and their continued investment in staff and systems provides a strong platform for growth—one that our facility is proud to support.”
