OakNorth

OakNorth Bank is a UK-based digital bank founded in 2015 by Rishi Khosla and Joel Perlman. It specializes in providing loans and savings accounts for mid-sized businesses with turnovers between £1 million and £100 million, as well as for individual savers. The bank combines technology-driven credit analysis with personalized support, addressing gaps in traditional banking. Since its inception, OakNorth has provided over £15 billion in loans to thousands of businesses in the UK and the US, while attracting deposits from more than 400,000 savers. The bank offers customized debt financing ranging from £0.5 million to £60 million, focusing on growth, property development, and refinancing. It also provides business current accounts and rapid account openings, along with integrated support for business leaders. OakNorth emphasizes core values such as collaboration, adaptability, and transparency, aiming to exceed customer expectations. With a strong entrepreneurial ethos, it has established a presence in both the UK and US markets, contributing to job creation and economic growth.

Financial Services United Kingdom Founded 2015 ~245 employees Private · Acquired

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Employees
245
+4.7% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.6M
Revenue ~$392M
Total funding
$989M
Last round Acquired, Aug 2025
12-month attrition
14.2%
Tech: 12.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
12
Last 30 days

Salaries at OakNorth

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19 salary profiles in India

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Finance1
Engineering1
Sales1
Consulting1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

Funding

  • Aug 2025 · Acquired · Affinity Partners
  • May 2020 · Debt Financing · $196M · British Business Bank
  • Feb 2019 · Venture · $440M · SoftBank Group, Clermont Group
  • Sep 2018 · Series B · $100M · EDBI, NIBC Bank, Clermont Group
  • Nov 2017 · Series B · $90M · The Clermont Group, Toscafund, Coltrane Asset Management
  • Nov 2015 · Series A · $66M · Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd
  • Jan 2015 · Seed · $23M

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OakNorth FAQ

How many employees does OakNorth have?

OakNorth has about 245 employees, up 4.7% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does OakNorth sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. OakNorth filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Consulting role.

What is OakNorth's revenue per employee?

OakNorth makes about $1.6M in revenue per employee, based on $392M annual revenue and 245 employees.

How much does OakNorth pay?

6figr has 19 salary profiles for OakNorth in India, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the OakNorth salaries page. See OakNorth salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.