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Raising finance for business

Whether you’re planning an acquisition, funding expansion or working through a management buyout, raising finance can truly bring your plans to life. But it’s not easy to find the right financier and win them over, especially when you have a business to run.

That’s where we come in. Our advisers give you access to a network of banks, private equity firms and alternative funders. So, you benefit from our broad experience in business funding – it’s more than a foot in the door. We’ll support you at every step of the growth capital process, from crunching numbers to backing you up in the boardroom.

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Marvel Okosun, Analyst in PEM's Corporate Finance team

Get investment ready

Raising business funding means more than filling in a form. Funders want to see a compelling story, credible numbers and a management team they can back. We work with owner-managers at every stage, whether you’re raising finance for growth, exploring private equity, refinancing or looking to sell a stake in the business. We’ve raised finance across small business loans to mid-market private equity deals, so we understand what different funders need to see. Let’s match you with the right ones and make sure you’re ready:

Business planning: financial projections and a clear investment narrative
Funder matching: introductions to banks, PE firms and alternative lenders
Preparation and pitch: get set to face the room and find the right business finance solution for you.

If you’d like a partner in your growth capital journey, please get in touch.

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Michael Godfrey, Partner in PEM's Tax team

FAQs

How does the process of raising business funding work?

We first meet with you to learn more about your business and guide you through your options for bank or equity financing. For complete investor readiness, tell us about your goals, and we’ll make sensible suggestions, outlining the risks and benefits of each option, and how to protect shareholder value.

We can also introduce you to financiers and help you prepare a convincing business plan and funding proposal. If needed, this can be supported with a business valuation and financial projections. With our coaching and support, you’ll ace the presentation and hold your own in any negotiation.

We’ll manage the fundraising process to completion, including the loan application, and we can bring in trusted partners to handle any legal and tax work.

Our support doesn’t stop there, though. We’ll keep touching base to ensure things are running smoothly with your new partner, whether it’s a private equity firm, bank, or alternative funder.