NatWest has launched NatWest Venture Banking, a dedicated business focused on high-growth, equity-backed companies and the investors behind them. The unit is designed to support businesses from early-stage development through to international scale.
NatWest said the new business brings together specialist capabilities from across the bank under a single proposition aimed at founders, venture capital firms, and portfolio companies. It will operate through a regional coverage model with dedicated relationship teams, sector expertise, and capital solutions for businesses at different stages of growth.
As part of the launch, NatWest has also announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services. The bank said Venture Banking clients will gain access to AWS technical capabilities, network, and sector expertise. NatWest Venture Banking will also work with venture capital firms and other investors on fund banking and capital flow support.
Paul Thwaite, Chief Executive Officer of NatWest Group, said: “Innovation-led businesses are central to the UK’s future prosperity — driving productivity, jobs and global competitiveness. Too many founders still face barriers to scaling, and NatWest Venture Banking is designed to change that.” Jenny Edwards, Head of NatWest Venture Banking, described the launch as “a major investment in the UK’s innovation economy”.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: “When innovative businesses thrive and grow, the whole economy benefits. I want Britain to be the best place in the world to start a business, scale, list and stay – that’s why we’re cutting red tape, supporting high-growth firms and creating the certainty they need to invest.”
