Judo Capital

Judo is a lender powered by the latest tech providing personal service to SME’s, as we believe every business should be treated that way

Judo is a specialist, purpose built relationship business where experience, knowledge, judgement and integrity are critical qualities underpinning success. Judo believes that there is a place in the specialist segments of the SME market for old-fashioned practical banking, enabled by the latest technology. Small to medium sized businesses are the engine room of Australia, producing over half of the nation’s value added and accounting for seven out of every 10 jobs in the private sector. Despite their critical importance to our economy, some SME businesses aren’t getting the support they deserve. The Judo team, with experience at the highest levels of some of the world’s largest banks, saw an opportunity to do better. Our name comes from ‘Judo Strategy,’ the art of defeating larger opponents. We’re smaller and more nimble, so we can adapt our stance to best address your business challenges. Our customers deal directly with decision-makers who are empowered to judge each application on its merits, rather than relying on complex processes and evaluation metrics that ignore the reality of business itself. Our customers don’t just get a call centre number; they get direct, regular contact with their own relationship manager who will get to know their business inside and out and be well equipped to tailor-make financial solutions that match their needs, rather than a one size fits all approach. At Judo, we always put relationships first, they’re at the heart of everything we do, it’s what our business is built on.