Greensill Capital Overview
Pro stress-test →Greensill Capital is an insolvent financial services company that operated in supply chain finance. The company filed for insolvency protection on March 8, 2021, and is no longer an active operating business. It was founded in 2011 by Lex Greensill and once provided working capital solutions globally.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Prior to collapse, Greensill pioneered reverse factoring and future accounts receivable financing, packaging debt into securities for institutional investors. The company's downfall resulted from excessive exposure to GFG Alliance (steel magnate Sanjeev Gupta's group), insurance coverage collapse, and failed asset quality, leaving administrators managing residual claims as of June 2026.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Greensill's historical competitors in supply chain finance included eCapital, White Oak Global Advisors, and Golub Capital. However, as an insolvent entity since March 2021, competitive positioning is irrelevant. The market has evolved with fintech platforms like Taulia and traditional banks reasserting control over supply chain financing.
Industry Context
Greensill Capital operates in Supply Chain Finance.
Key facts
Founded: 2011 · Headquarters: London, UK · Employees: 41 (as of February 2026) · Revenue: £116K (as of 2017) · Market cap: N/A