Raising finance

There are many reasons your business may need to raise finance. You may lack working capital, want to upgrade equipment, hire more staff, or re-finance existing loans to reduce costs.

Whatever the reason, Secantor can help ensure your funding proposition has the best chance of success.

Our financial experience – your funding secured

Optimal financial mix

Accessing the right mix of finance can be critical to the success of your business, and the overall return you might make. There are a myriad of finance providers. Typical sources of finance include debt or equity providers, and grants.

Secantor has considerable experience in working with these providers, and can steer you towards the most appropriate mix of finance. Once that is agreed, we’ll work with you to give your funding proposition the best chance of success.

Convincing funders

Securing funding in the £250,000 to £2 million range takes expertise. Many private equity and venture capital providers prefer larger deals and the banks are looking for security against their lending.

Whoever the funder, they will want to see a proper business plan, and ensure the correct financial disciplines are in place to monitor business performance.

You get one chance to present your proposition and convince funders that your business represents a sound investment. The credibility offered by Secantor’s involvement cannot be over-estimated.

How Secantor can help

A Secantor business expert will:

• recommend the most appropriate mix of finance for your business
• articulate the business case and guide the creation of a full business plan
• generate the right financial information to give your funding proposition the best chance of success
• reassure lenders that the financial disciplines to monitor business performance are in place