[company_age]4.0[/company_age][employees]2-10 employees[/employees][funding]Pre seed[/funding][description]Lightning Reach is a social impact startup that empowers financially vulnerable individuals and families in the UK to access support and build financial resilience. Founded in 2020, the company has developed a unique platform that leverages open banking technology to verify financial need and connect individuals with relevant support providers. This streamlined approach reduces fraud, accelerates payouts, and simplifies the application process, making it easier for people to access the help they need. Lightning Reach's mission is to address the issue of financial vulnerability in the UK, where over 17 million people struggle to make ends meet. By providing a secure and efficient platform, Lightning Reach bridges the gap between those in need and the support available to them.[/description][ps]Lightning Reach offers a platform that connects financially vulnerable individuals with support providers. The platform uses open banking technology to verify financial need and streamlines the application process.[/ps]