Ophelos

Debt affects millions of consumers in the UK. Over 300 people a day are declared insolvent or bankrupt – that's equivalent to one person roughly every 4 minutes. And at the same time, 12.8 million households have less than £1,500 in savings, and 4.8 million households live without at least one essential household appliance. But the aggressive ways in which companies collect debt remains relatively unchanged from 100 years ago. Ophelos launched in June of 2021, backed by investors such as AlbionVC, Connect Ventures and Fly Ventures. In 2023, we were acquired by Intrum, Europe’s biggest credit management service. Our growing team has team helped build some of the world’s most successful businesses, including the likes of Monzo, Google, Oracle, ASAPP, IBM and more — in addition to pioneering innovative products, sitting at the intersection of enterprise, financial technology, artificial intelligence and academia, working with institutions such as Oxford University, the University of Amsterdam and the University of Hong Kong.

• Customers and Clients first - we exist to help real people move through debt and to get clients paid back. This commitment drives how we design products, deliver services, and interact with customers and clients daily.
• Dream big - we have ambition and drive to succeed - we’re not just raising the bar, we’re confidently asserting ourselves as the benchmark.
• Get it done - we’re decisive and embrace a sense of urgency; we don’t let opportunities get away from us. We’d rather act quickly and take informed risks, iterating and learning as we go.
• Win as one - we work as one team, supporting each other and aiming for shared goals. At Ophelos, the team isn’t just individual departments - it’s all of us together.  We challenge and support each other because we care about everyone’s growth and success.