Uma started his career lending to businesses in corporate banking before moving into fintech. He spent the next decade leading revenue growth and partnerships at several VC-backed startups and later founded his own fintech through Antler’s residency in London. The experience shaped how he thinks about early-stage growth and what founders really need from a funding partner.

With 15 years across fintech, SaaS and banking, Uma has worked closely with founders and finance leaders on growth and commercial strategy. He believes capital should be transparent, accessible and founder-friendly, which is what drew him to Gilion and our data-driven approach to long-term, non-dilutive funding.

As Head of UK, Uma helps ambitious companies choose the right structure and timing for debt in their capital strategy. He enjoys the mix of numbers and people and finds it rewarding to support founders achieve key milestones in their journey.

Outside of work, he loves playing basketball and coaches a grassroots youth team called the East London Dragons. When he’s not on the court, he unwinds with video games and a good binge on Netflix.