Equipment Leasing That Works for Real Business Across the UK and Europe.
From startups to multinationals, Oaklease delivers flexible leasing solutions, fast and human first leasing solutions, especially when other funders say no!
We fund the awkward, the ambitious, and the overlooked. Whether you’re a startup needing £30k for a first fit-out, or an established manufacturer rolling out across multiple countries in Europe.
Because growth doesn’t wait — and neither do we
.From £10,000 to £10 million, Startups, manufacturers, and everyone in between. UK and 30 countries across Europe.
Equipment leasing specialists since 1992
“Oaklease looked past our credit score and saw the bigger picture. We wouldn’t have launched without them.” Startup Owner, UK Hospitality.
33 years in Business. 30 European Countries. 5 Star Client Reviews.
Most lenders have a checklist, Oaklease has a conversation.
We work with:-
Start -ups needing their first fit out or equipment.
Established manufacturers scaling across Europe.
Suppliers who want to offer their customers an equipment leasing option at point of sale
Since 1992, Oaklease has operated on one clear principle: business finance should be practical, transparent, and adaptable.
“We rolled out new sites in three countries using Oaklease. No other leasing company could deal with the complexity. They made it simple.” COO, European Franchise Group
We’ve navigated recessions, technology revolutions, and market upheavals. That experience allows us to recognize issues before they arise and structure solutions that withstand scrutiny.
We don’t hide behind marketing slogans. We deal in clarity, accuracy, and results that work in the real world—where businesses face actual constraints, actual competition, and actual deadlines.
33 Years of Experience That Matters
With over three decades of experience in equipment leasing, OakLease has seen every cycle — recessions, recoveries, and technology revolutions. That depth of knowledge allows us to recognise issues before they arise and keep transactions moving smoothly for suppliers and customers alike.
Pan‑European Reach
OakLease operates in more than 30 countries, including the UK, Germany, France, the Nordics, and the Netherlands. This makes us one of the few leasing providers truly equipped to deliver consistent, multi‑country leasing solutions for manufacturers and distributors throughout Europe.
“As a global leader in precision CNC manufacturing, ANCA provides our customers with vital production equipment and technology. Our clients need fast, flexible decisions to optimize their operations, and Oak has been a crucial partner in this process. Their professionalism and extensive funding network make them the ideal financing partner across Europe.”
Martin Winterstein. Managing Director, ANCA Europe GmbH
Tailored Leasing Across Sectors
From £15,000 to £10 million, we design bespoke leasing programmes across industries and asset types. Each solution is aligned with your sales goals, helping your customers invest sooner — and more confidently.
Clarity in Every Contract
We write in plain English, not small print. No hidden fees. No confusion. Just straightforward agreements that reflect our commitment to transparency and trust.
Why Oaklease?
• Sector‑agnostic but asset‑focused – we understand how different equipment earns its keep.
• Experience with multi‑currency, multi‑jurisdiction deals across Europe.
• Direct access to decision‑makers, not just online forms and auto‑declines.
• Clear communication from first discussion to final payment – no surprises, no jargon.
Oak has launched a Euro Equipment Leasing calculator, first of its kind, providing real‑time leasing illustrations across 30 European countries, in euros, to local market expectations. You can embed this directly into your website, creating seamless customer engagement at point of interest, just clean, live leasing data in euros, that encourages customers to act.
We’ve been through recessions, recoveries, and revolutions in tech. We’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. That depth of experience means we can spot problems before they happen—and solve them before they cost you time or money.
• No-Nonsense Approach
We don’t do vague promises or inflated projections. We’ll tell you what’s possible, what’s not, and what it’ll cost. No hidden fees. No last-minute surprises. Just clear, honest, transparent leasing that helps you move forward.
• Solutions for Square Pegs
If your business doesn’t fit the standard mould—great. That’s where we shine. We specialise in working with companies across the UK and Europe that banks and traditional lenders overlook. If your idea makes sense, we’ll find a way to back it.
With our deep and strong network of over forty funders, we are able to source competitive solutions
to a variety of business needs , risk profiles and asset types.
We are known to be transparent and straight talking, real people in the real world facing the same challenges that you face on a day by day basis.
We understand that one size equipment leasing doesn’t fit all. Maybe the equipment is in the wrong location. Maybe it’s older than the banks like. Maybe it doesn’t have four wheels, or any wheels. It could be part of an MBO. Whatever the reason, we have the expertise to find a solution.
With access to over 40 funders across the UK and Europe, we’re equipped to tackle even the most complex proposals. We’ve financed deals underwater, in the air, and on the ground , quite literally.
If others have said no, talk to us. Our team will find a way.
What equipment can you lease?
In the past year, Oak Leasing has arranged leases for a wide range of industries, including:
”We have no hesitation in recommending Oak to anyone looking for equipment leasing”
Since contacting John Barter at Oaklease we have received a first class service, he understood our requirements straight away and got us the best deals possible. I have received nothing but professionalism (and humour) from John and would not hesitate to recommend him and his Company, you would be in safe hands”
John is one of the most honest and straight forward people I have had the pleasure to deal with.
I would, without question, recommend John without hesitation