Meet the Team
We’re a diverse group of problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and finance professionals brought together by one shared belief: funding should feel human, not transactional. Each member of our team brings something unique, but we’re united by empathy, integrity, and a desire to help businesses rise.
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Tony Jaiyeola
Founder & Managing Director
It feels like I blinked and suddenly I’ve been in financial services for over 15 years. From lending in the UK to investment banking in Africa and advisory in the Middle East, I’ve seen that finance isn’t just about numbers. It’s about possibilities. About helping humans bring ideas to life. Outside of Risecap, I make music designed to uplift and inspire. Over 3 million streams later, it still feels surreal. But it’s all connected. I’m wired to lead with purpose, and I built Risecap to reflect that: helping humans grow in empowering ways, bring me joy.

Mo Tabali
Senior Partner
With almost 10 years in property and finance, I’ve learned this: behind every deal is a person with a story. I thrive in the complex cases, helping clients through tricky situations and turning stress into relief. Finance can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to make it feel a little easier, one conversation at a time.

Michael ‘Mikey’ Joyce
Funding Manager
I met Tony while starting my own business and the rest is history. My background spans law, construction, and fundraising, but it’s here at Risecap that I’ve found true fulfillment. Whether it’s a working capital top-up or a complex growth facility, I love helping founders unlock the next stage.Off the clock, I’m always chasing a personal best in the gym or reminiscing about my sporting days. On the field or in finance, I bring two values that ground me: integrity and a daily drive to improve.

Lucy Bestec
Head of Credit Operations
I’ve always been drawn to the systems behind great lending - the parts that make funding faster, fairer, and more founder-friendly.
Before Risecap, I helped build the credit engine at Lulalend. Now, I design the journeys, decision logic, and lender-matching flows that help our clients move from stress to solution with speed and confidence.

David Harrison
Content Writer
After years in marketing, I’ve found my sweet spot: helping ideas connect. Whether it’s breaking down funding topics or crafting content that speaks to founders and CFOs, I enjoy making complex things feel clear and valuable. It’s a privilege to support Risecap’s mission to demystify finance and help businesses grow with confidence.

Lu Bradley
Marketing Lead
Creative and curious, that’s been my compass in life and in work. In B2B marketing, that means diving deep into niche topics and finding unexpected ways to make them engaging. One mindset I live by: you don’t have to chase everything. Think ahead, play smart, and make your impact count.