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Funding Circle Delivers Standout Full-Year 2025 Performance, Hits 2026 Revenue Target a Year Ahead of Schedule

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Funding Circle logo with financial charts showing revenue and profit growth for 2025 results

“Funding Circle reported robust full-year 2025 results, with revenue surging 28% to £204.3 million, surpassing its FY 2026 guidance of over £200 million a year early. Profit before tax climbed sixfold to £20.3 million, while profit after tax reached £46.0 million, driven by strong lending growth, operational leverage, and product diversification. The platform extended £2.5 … Read more

They Spent $3,200 On Two Vending Machines To Start A Side Hustle. Six Months Later, They Say, ‘It’s Not As Passive As People Make It Sound’.

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Two refurbished vending machines stocked with snacks and drinks in an office setting.

“A young couple in the Midwest plunged $3,200 into two refurbished vending machines to launch a side hustle amid rising interest in automated retail ventures. Half a year in, they’ve netted modest profits but uncovered the hands-on demands of restocking, repairs, and site management in an industry valued at over $20 billion in the U.S., … Read more