Secured lender Nemo Personal Finance is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Founded in 2005, Nemo has grown its customer base from 6,000 in its first year of trading to over 21,000 today.

Alan Jarman,, Nemo’s chief executive, said: “Nemo successfully weathered the 2008 credit crunch, resulting in it being one of the longest standing secured lenders today; proudly supporting both the broker market as a prime lender as well as the local economy as an employer to its over 140-strong workforce.

“It is an exciting time for the business. Having been appointed as CEO of Nemo Personal Finance as the business neared the end of its first decade, I am delighted to be a part of its 10 year celebrations. Growth is on the horizon and this will be driven by Nemo’s new senior management team and our dedicated staff.

“It is thanks to the hard work and dedication of Nemo’s employees that we have seen growth, and today their relationships ensure we work with over 60 broker introducers who have hugely contributed to the business. We look forward to the next 10 years in business and to continuing to drive excellent service, building on the great reputation already gained.”

The lender also recently refreshed a number of products, widening its offering available for both brokers and the end customer.

Nemo has also been proactively involved in community over the last 10 years, supporting charities including Wales Air Ambulance, Velindre Cancer Care, and the local Special Care Baby Unit, as well as supporting nationwide causes such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the British Heart Foundation.