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How specialist debt solutions can meet unique business needs

Growth Business

That’s where specialist debt solutions come into play, providing flexibility and tailored structures for those outside the one-size-fits-all lending world. In fact, lending to UK SMEs rose by 13 per cent year-on-year in 2024, exceeding £16 billion, yet net lending remained down due to ongoing repayments of pandemic-era debt.

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Can You Supercharge Your Business Growth? The Roll-Up Strategy REVEALED

How2Exit

Developing a compelling roll-up narrative to assure investors on return potentials is key, whether one is a seasoned CEO or a novice operator. ” The podcast discussion illuminated how strategic acquisitions can multiply value for investors and stakeholders through operational synergies and increased bargaining power in the industry.

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The Best Companies Don’t Hide Their Problems — They Own Them

Beyond M&A

We’re talking: Infrastructure capacity mismatched with forecasted growth Key-person dependencies with no succession Technical debt in security that would block enterprise deals Underpowered corporate IT making onboarding painful This wasn’t spin. By being transparent, they got a feel for how the investor worked. It was substance.

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It’s OK to Have Amber Flags on Your Vendor Due Diligence Report

Beyond M&A

Because in this case, the management team is proactively investing in an assessment, on their own dime, and is willing to explore every nook and cranny to uncover potential issues before investors do. Investors Expect Amber Flags A key takeaway: investors expect amber flags. But doing so defeats the purpose.

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In Tech Due Diligence, It’s Not About Perfect. It’s About Risk.

Beyond M&A

Tech DD is About Understanding Risk, Not Seeking Perfection Every system has tech debt. It’s “Can this tech deliver on the growth story investors are buying into?” Like we’re there to tell them if their architecture is worthy of praise—or punishment. That’s not the point. Every team has gaps. Every stack has skeletons.

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All Businesses Are Loosely Functioning Disasters

Beyond M&A

Everyone’s LinkedIn is perfectly optimised for investor confidence. What’s quietly on fire in the background while everyone smiles for the investor day Zoom call? It helps investors understand what kind of engine they’ve bought. But what if we assessed investors , too? We want the truth. They’re manageable. Prioritisable.

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From Searcher to Sponsor: How to Buy a $22m Business | Yan Vinarskiy Interview

How2Exit

in equity and securing SBIC-backed debt financing. No Personal Guarantee, No Problem : The independent sponsor model eliminated PGs and replaced them with aligned investors, a flexible capital stack, and a supportive board. A flexible capital structure, aligned investors, and a board filled with growth-minded allies.