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£1.2m
supplier invoices paid through Lenkie
59%
reduction in manual finance admin
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Maya El-Sayed
Managing Director, MayDay
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Overview
Who is Roseground?
Roseground is a fast-growing hospitality group that supplies fresh ingredients and ready-made meals to independent cafés, offices, and events teams across London. As demand grew, so did the pressure on working capital: larger orders meant higher supplier costs long before customer payments arrived.
The finance team had strong demand and reliable customers, but traditional funding options were too slow or too rigid for the day-to-day realities of supplier purchasing. They needed a flexible way to pay invoices quickly without interrupting operations or taking focus away from customers.
The Problem
Growth created pressure on supplier payments
Seasonal peaks made purchasing unpredictable. The team often had to commit to larger stock orders before revenue had fully landed, leaving them to choose between delaying growth opportunities or negotiating with suppliers under pressure.
The process also created unnecessary admin: every payment decision needed manual review, cashflow forecasts changed daily, and the team lacked a single clear view of when invoices could be paid.
Keeping stock moving: the team reviews supplier orders on the shop floor.
The Solution
Turning to Lenkie
Lenkie gave Roseground a simple way to pay supplier invoices immediately and spread the cost over time. Instead of waiting for customers to pay, the finance team could keep purchasing moving, maintain supplier trust, and protect cash reserves for daily operations.
The setup was designed around the team’s existing workflow: invoices could be uploaded quickly, reviewed clearly, and paid without adding more complexity to month-end finance routines.
Implementation
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Needs assessment and invoice workflow review — Lenkie mapped the team’s supplier purchasing cadence and repayment preferences.
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Supplier payments went live — invoices were uploaded and settled directly, giving the team a clearer payment schedule.
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Ongoing optimisation — repayment terms and purchasing patterns were reviewed so the facility continued matching business needs.
Results
More confidence, fewer payment bottlenecks
With Lenkie, Roseground could take on larger opportunities without slowing down procurement. The finance team gained clearer visibility over payment schedules, suppliers were paid faster, and operational conversations shifted from “can we afford this order?” to “how quickly can we fulfil it?”
The partnership also helped leadership plan ahead. By smoothing purchasing costs over predictable repayment windows, the team could invest in growth while keeping day-to-day working capital stable.
Planning the next phase of growth with cash flow no longer a blocker.
“It’s inspiring to support a team that knows exactly where growth is coming from. Lenkie simply removed the friction between demand and delivery.”
Sanjeev Jeyakumar
CEO, Lenkie
Takeaway
Roseground’s story shows how flexible supplier finance can unlock growth without forcing small businesses into rigid funding cycles. By pairing fast invoice payments with predictable repayment terms, Lenkie helped the team turn demand into momentum.
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IncTablet: A breakthrough in navigating eCommerce
For the last two years we’ve partnered with Adam, founder of IncTablet. He began the business by refurbishing and re-selling consumer electronics from his bedroom.
Now, his business is turning over millions each year, fuelled by the growing trend for consumers looking for more wallet (and environment) friendly alternatives. Read on to learn how Adam has navigated narrow industry margins and huge seasonal demand with our credit facility.
The cashflow problem
Whilst there’s no shortage of opportunity in re-selling e-devices, the industry comes with its own particular cashflow challenges. From purchasing wholesale, service and repair, to shipping and delivery, the end margins involved for retailers can be incredibly tight, impacted by even small differences in the price of different models and batteries between suppliers. The situation is made even more challenging given that payment terms can vary wildly between eCommerce platforms through which most sell, ranging from 20-45 days via small unit values worth only £100-300 at a time.
For years the typical solution has been trade credit or invoice finance, each of which have their own limitations. Trade credit is limited only to those suppliers who offer it, of course, with additional interest or fees which compound over time. Crucially, in both cases, over-reliance can strain relationships with both customers and suppliers. To sustain success, businesses like Adam’s need funding solutions that allow them to build bargaining power with these third parties, rather than sacrificing it.
Finding a competitive edge with Lenkie
Adam found the competitive edge within Lenkie’s credit facility. Offering instant payments on supplier invoices while spreading repayments up to 12 months, Grow Now Pay Later (GNPL) provides funding at the crucial payables-end of the cycle. With the ability to purchase more stock in the space of their trading year, Adam has been able to increase turnover and strengthen relationships with his suppliers and re-selling platforms, where order volumes are key. The result is that Inctablet can lock in the best price, for the best phone models, helping them to reduce costs.
Don’t just take it from us - read Adam’s own thoughts:
Exploring new opportunities
With turnover on the rise, and large competitors launching their own refurb programs, Adam is looking to diversify his sales channels across new and profitable platforms. Well-known staples like eBay, as well as new contenders such as TikTok Business, have already begun to build strong traction for the business. With Black Friday and Christmas just around the corner, we’re incredibly excited to hear what successes Adam is set to achieve here.
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