Anne Boden, who founded the UK-based digital lender Starling Bank in 2014, has officially exited her equity position in the company. Reports confirm that Boden sold her final remaining shares, marking the end of her financial stake in the business she established.

The valuation of the sale, reported at £1.7 billion, represents a notable shift in the bank's market assessment. This figure is less than half of the valuation Starling Bank was reportedly targeting during its most recent secondary share sale efforts. While the bank has maintained a strong position in the UK fintech sector, this exit price suggests a cooling of the high valuations previously enjoyed by private digital lenders in the secondary market.

Boden had previously stepped down from her role as CEO in 2023, though she remained on the board for a period following her departure from day-to-day management. The sale of her shares concludes her direct financial involvement with the bank. The company has not issued a detailed statement regarding the specific circumstances of this final share disposal, and the transaction reflects broader trends in the fintech industry where private market valuations have faced downward pressure compared to the peak funding cycles of previous years.