Our Mission
Creative work is essential to our culture and economy, but too many creatives are still making financial and emotional sacrifices just to keep going.
Turning down dream projects. Taking on work that doesn't fit. Using personal savings or giving away precious equity just to bridge cash gaps.
We're here to remove those barriers, so creative businesses can focus on doing their best work, not surviving their payment terms.
What we're doing with Yoru isn't a new concept in the world of Finance.
But it is an outdated one.
If you need any proof of that, the traditional term 'Factoring' goes back to the 17th century, when merchants used middlemen called "Factors." A Factor was someone who handled trade, credit, and collections on behalf of a business.
But traditional factoring was built for factories, logistics firms, and wholesalers - not for agencies, studios, freelancers, or creators. It came with long contracts, hidden fees, minimum volumes, and a sense of handing your business over to a bank.
So we're bringing it up to speed (and making it a lot easier to understand).
It's the same core idea - faster access to your own money - but adapted for businesses that run on creative talent, not coal.
Why Creatives?
Creative businesses feel cash flow pain more than most.
Project-based work, sliding timelines, scope creep and high upfront costs all collide with long payment terms.
Because creative output is hard to "prove" on a spreadsheet, creatives are often the ones waiting longest.
As finance specialists with deep roots in the creative world, we've seen how that pressure does more than squeeze a P&L. It drains ideas, confidence, and the freedom to take risks.
The creative process is fragile. It needs time, headspace, curiosity, and the freedom to focus on the work.
Real people. Real experience. One mission: empower creatives with better finance.
Born out of frustration with outdated systems and inspired by the potential of small businesses, we created Yoru to make financial solutions more accessible, intelligent, and tailored.
We're a team of innovators with a shared mission: to simplify and accelerate access to finance through the use of technology.
With deep experience in finance, technology, and the creative economy, we bring a unique perspective to solving complex challenges for modern businesses.
CEO
Olutobi blends a decade of financial leadership with a deep love for creative industries. He's led commercial strategy at scale and knows how to build trust with both investors and creators. At Yoru, he's the bridge between money and meaning.
CTO
Jerome brings over a decade of fintech and technology leadership, with experience spanning African payment systems, Funding Circle, and UK healthcare tech. He leads Yoru's technology team to build fast, efficient systems that help more SMEs access capital.
CSO
Tom blends 10+ years in creative and tech with deep commercial expertise. A former agency owner and VICE Media alumnus, he's worked with global brands like Nike, L'Oréal, Gucci, and Barclays. At Yoru, he drives partnerships and sales — connecting our platform with the people it's built for.