Brightstar Group has marked its 15th year of trading by reporting more than £10bn in specialist lending facilitated since launch and setting out plans for sustained double-digit growth over the next three years.
Founded in 2011, Brightstar has evolved into a multi-brand specialist finance group comprising Brightstar Financial, Sirius Finance, Solstar Insurance, The School Fees Company and LaunchPad CRM.
Over the past decade and a half, the group says it has supported more than 50,000 customers while building a business centred on complex lending expertise, operational infrastructure and internal culture.
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Staff retention has remained above 90%, with 44% of employees now classified as partners after five or more years’ service. A further 23% are recognised as platinum partners, reflecting more than a decade with the group.
The business reports that its workplace culture has been recognised with more than 150 industry awards. These include being named Sunday Times Best Small Company to Work For in both 2019 and 2020, alongside Investors in People Global Gold Business status. Brightstar is also a certified carbon-neutral business.
Customer experience remains a core focus, with both Brightstar Financial and Sirius Finance holding five-star Trustpilot ratings, supported by almost 5,000 five-star reviews.
Beyond its commercial activity, the group has supported a range of industry and community initiatives. These include Women in Finance, Mental Health, the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter, Pride in Finance Alliance and the Mortgage Sleepout.
Its Young Learners Programme has placed more than 100 young people into work placements, internships and degree apprenticeships over the past five years.
The anniversary coincides with another year of double-digit growth for the group.
Rob Jupp, chief executive of Brightstar Group, said: “15 years of trading in specialist finance is something we’re incredibly proud of.
“We’ve grown through multiple market cycles by staying focused on people, expertise and doing the right thing for brokers and customers.
“We’ve built a group that combines scale with culture, and ambition with responsibility. The platform we have today is strong, the management team is experienced, and there is still significant headroom for growth.
“As we move into the next phase, our focus remains on innovation, data, AI and specialist knowledge, while protecting the service standards and values that have defined Brightstar from day one.”
Looking ahead, Brightstar Group is targeting minimum annual growth of 20% across 2026, 2027 and 2028. The aim is to reach £20m in annual turnover by the end of 2028.
The group expects this expansion to be driven primarily by organic growth across specialist finance, increased adviser capacity, continued investment in technology and further development of its wider portfolio.
