Background

Starling Bank was founded in 2014 by Anne Boden, a former Barclays executive. The bank was initially funded by a £1 million investment from Boden's own savings. The bank's initial product offerings included a current account and a credit card, and it quickly gained popularity among UK consumers.

In 2017, Starling Bank raised £150 million in funding from investors, including Goldman Sachs. The bank's growth has been rapid, and it has established itself as one of the UK's leading digital banks.