Brightstar Group has reported a 17.5% increase in turnover, rising from £9.9m in 2024 to £11.6m in 2025, as it approaches its 15th anniversary.
Growth was driven by higher application volumes (+13.5%), completion volumes (+12.4%), disciplined cost control, and continued investment in people, data, and technology.
Headcount rose by 5%, supported by productivity gains from improved data use and early-stage AI adoption.
Staff retention remained strong at over 90%, with 40% of colleagues having over five years’ service and 18% over 10. Brightstar plans to hire an AI Lead in 2026 to complement its existing Data Lead.
EXCEPTIONAL YEAR
Rob Jupp (main picture), chief executive, says: “This has been an exceptional year for the group. We are growing, we are busy, and we still feel there is a huge amount more to achieve.
“Retaining a leading position in UK specialist finance is never a given, which is why we remain relentlessly focused on improving the business, driving efficiencies and innovating rather than simply replicating what has gone before.
“We continue to invest in areas that will shape where the market is heading.”
“We continue to invest in areas that will shape where the market is heading such as data, AI and specialist expertise while maintaining the service standards our partners and clients expect.”
HEADROOM FOR GROWTH
And he adds: “As we approach 15 years in business, the platform we have built is strong, the management team is experienced, and there remains significant headroom for growth.
“We are confident about the next phase and excited about what we can deliver over the coming years.”
Brightstar’s subsidiary, Sirius Finance, also delivered a record year, reinforcing the group’s multi-brand proposition and its presence in complex borrowing scenarios.
Both businesses retained 5-star Trustpilot ratings across nearly 5,000 reviews.
Looking ahead, Brightstar is targeting 20% minimum annual growth through 2028, aiming for £20m turnover by the end of that year, supported by organic expansion, increased adviser capacity, and further group investments including The School Fees Company.
