(23 April 2026 – United Kingdom) NatWest has partnered with Amazon Web Services to strengthen its support for technology‑led businesses as it launches a new dedicated venture banking department.
NatWest Venture Banking has been created to support companies through every stage of growth — from early‑stage ideation through to global scale.
The new business operates on a relationship‑led regional coverage model — combining dedicated relationship teams across the UK, deep sector expertise and flexible capital propositions.
Under the partnership with Amazon, NatWest Venture Banking clients will gain access to AWS’s technical capabilities and network, providing the tools, insight and support needed to build and scale.
NatWest Venture Banking will also work closely with venture capital firms and other investors to support portfolio companies, streamline capital flows and provide dedicated fund banking.
Paul Thwaite, CEO of NatWest Group, says: “Innovation‑led businesses are central to the UK’s future prosperity — driving productivity, jobs and global competitiveness. Too many founders still face barriers to scaling, and NatWest Venture Banking is designed to change that. By combining specialist expertise, tailored support and a powerful ecosystem, we’re backing ambition with action to support the next chapter of UK growth.”