Capital Raising

• We work closely with our clients to determine the best source of funding, optimize their capital structure and minimise the cost of finance
• We have long standing relationships with 100+ growth private equity firms, mezzanine funds, commercial lenders, venture funds and other capital providers
• Our recognised sector knowledge and insight into the sector investors allows us to fast track the capital raise process and drive strong valuations

Capital raising mandates could take the form of:

• Venture and early expansion capital  (£1m to £5m)
• Growth capital (equity and debt structures) to fund acquisitions and expansion (£5m to £100m)
• Replacement capital (exiting shareholders)
• Management buy-outs and Management buy-ins (£2m to £100m)
• Capital and debt restructuring

Key Considerations

1. Amount of capital sought, the application of funds and the optimal mix of debt and equity
2. Most appropriate sources of capital
3. Strategic investor – value added, active, sector knowledge and relationships, may require majority interest
4. Passive investor – minority investor, back management entirely, limited ongoing value-add
5. Alignment of interests – shared vision, timing of exit horizon
6. Structure of investment – preference / ordinary shares / debt, minority protections, negative provisions