Instant Funding has officially acquired Funded Trading Plus (FTP), bringing two established UK-based proprietary trading firms under one group structure. The deal was confirmed through an official press release on 26 May 2026 and was completed for a seven-figure purchase price. Instant Funding CEO Lewis Mansbridge also confirmed that the acquisition increases the group’s top-line revenue by 70%.

Both brands will continue operating independently, with separate platforms, products, and trader-facing operations. The combined group will share technology, operational infrastructure, and strategic investment.

What Happened

Instant Funding has acquired Funded Trading Plus as part of its broader growth strategy. Funded Trading Plus will now operate under the Instant Funding group while continuing to function as a separate brand.

Key points:

• Funded Trading Plus now sits under the Instant Funding group
• Both firms will continue operating independently
• Existing accounts, challenges, payouts, rules, support, and platforms remain unchanged
• Shared technology, infrastructure, and operational development are planned across the wider group

Why This Matters for Traders

For traders currently using either platform, the immediate message is continuity. Instant Funding stated that there will be no disruption to existing accounts, active challenges, or payout schedules.

The acquisition also reflects continued consolidation within the prop trading industry, as firms expand through acquisitions, infrastructure investment, and multi-brand group structures.

Who Is Affected

• Current Funded Trading Plus account holders
• Current Instant Funding account holders
• Traders evaluating either firm for new sign-ups
• The wider prop trading industry watching consolidation trends

Trader Action Required

No immediate action is required from traders on either platform. Both brands will continue operating as normal.

Traders should monitor official Discord and email channels for any future updates regarding product changes, platform updates, or operational adjustments.

Combined Group Focus Areas

According to the official press release, the combined group will focus on:

• Platform and product innovation
• Operational efficiency and scalability
• Infrastructure and trader experience
• Expansion of trading products and services
• Long-term technology and platform development

Official Statement

“This acquisition is an important milestone for Instant Funding and represents far more than growth through scale. It strengthens our operational capabilities, expands our product ecosystem, and gives us a stronger foundation to continue innovating for traders.”
— Lewis Mansbridge, CEO, Instant Funding

Prop Firm Match Perspective

With both firms continuing to operate independently, the focus now shifts toward shared technology development and long-term operational growth across the group.