Starling has entered into an agreement to acquire Ember. Thus, Ember’s tax and bookkeeping software will be built into Starling Bank’s app and online bank, providing small business owners with an all-in-one solution.
This integration will be part of a suite of services like Spaces, which allow business owners to put money aside for designated purposes, Bills Manager, which helps them pay suppliers on time, and Spending Intelligence, a new feature that uses AI to help them track spending.
Ember currently serves the customers of companies including HSBC, Revolut, Barclays and Lloyds, but its software will become exclusive to Starling Bank customers in 2026. Also, Starling will discontinue Ember’s accountancy advisory services.
Staling revenue rose to £714 million in the twelve months ending 31 March 2025, up from £682 million the previous year. Open accounts reached a new high of 4.6 million, a 10% increase from 4.2 million in the prior year.
