Growth Lending

⏰ When it comes to raising capital, timing is everything – but how do you get the timing right? 👀 While staying focused on your own growth plans should be the priority, it isn't unwise to keep a close eye on the competition too 🥊 Aggressive sales and marketing budgets, new product or service enhancements and the ability to offer more attractive prices, could mean your competitors increase their market share (or even win your own customers!) 💰 Raising capital and using it proactively can help you stay ahead of the curve – a particular advantage in highly saturated or disruptive sectors For more advice on timing your fundraise perfectly, check out the full article here: ➡️ bit.ly/48SWONd

Brilliant to participate in such an interesting discussion – thank you for the invite Fusion Consulting Group!

👋 We are pleased to welcome Amy Nash to the Growth Lending US team 🇺🇸 💡 Amy brings with her more than 20 years' commercial real estate and legal experience, which will support the USDA bridge loan team as they continue to accelerate the growth of rural US businesses 🌎 In her spare time, Amy can be found hanging out with her King Charles Cavalier, or quenching her thirst for adventure by travelling all over the globe 🥳 We're thrilled to have you with us, Amy!

⏰ Just one week to go until Fusion Consulting Group's "Forging the Future" panel event, at which Adam Brinn will be sharing his expertise alongside fellow industry experts 💡 Expect fresh perspectives on all things fundraising, M&A and SME growth in 2024 and beyond 🎫 To get your (free!) ticket, simply fill in your details using the link: https://lnkd.in/dsSR5QNh 👋 We look forward to seeing you there

📣 New £1bn strategic partnership to drive UK SME growth 📣 We are pleased to announce a significant funding partnership with Aros Kapital AB, a leading provider of tailored capital solutions to funding platforms. This partnership is expected to deploy £1bn worth of loans over its initial 5 to 6 year duration, providing a substantial boost to the UK’s SME sector. Speaking of the news, Managing Director Kimberly Martin said: "This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Growth Lending and firmly establishes our ongoing commitment to UK SMEs, empowering them during a pivotal time in their growth journeys." ➡️ Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eiB-mWMp

🤝 We are thrilled to be joining the Fusion Consulting Group at their networking and panel event on Thursday 24 October ➡️ Forging the Future: Fresh Perspectives on M&A and Fundraising is set to be a great opportunity to hear from industry experts (including our very own Adam Brinn – one of three Adams in attendance!) on all things: 🔹 Fundraising 🔹 M&A 🔹 SME markets 🔹 The growth outlook for the rest of 2024 🔹 And more! 🎫 Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/dsSR5QNh ☕️ And join a morning of discussion, Q&A and networking with fellow industry professionals – we look forward to seeing you there

📣 The 2024 Investing in Women Report is here 📣 🖋️ As a signatory of the British Business Bank's Investing in Women Code, we share a commitment to support the advancement of female entrepreneurship in the UK by improving female entrepreneurs’ access to tools, resources and finance 🧾 With the 2024 report published, now is a great opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been made in the past year, while also recognising the many obstacles that female business leaders still face when fundraising Highlights from the report include: • A record high of £1.2m angel investment was requested by all-female teams last year • 60% of women-led businesses were approved for debt finance • There was a 22.5% increase in signatories to the Investing in Women Code Read the full report and find out more about the Investing in Women Code here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eN2Ak58w

🤝 Strategic acquisitions are a tried and tested route to accelerating growth because when M&A is done well, it can be hugely rewarding for all involved 🖐️ But M&A doesn't come without its challenges... 🧱 Aside from the actual merging of two or more businesses, there are some obstacles that present themselves before the acquisition has actually taken place ➡️ Swipe through the slides to discover some of the key things to consider ahead of an acquisition-led growth strategy 🔗 Or read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d-BAcATv?

💰 Access to capital is a crucial catalyst in accelerating the growth of a business, so naturally anything that increases the availability of these funds is good news for business leaders 🏃♂️ Enter the USDA's Business and Innovation Program, offering government-backed loans to US businesses that meet the USDA's criteria ➡️ We break down exactly what the USDA B&I Program entails and how these loans benefit businesses, as well as sharing a list of some of the top B&I lenders 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eW5xREqr

🚨A lack of investment costs business their growth, but how do you get your business "investment ready"? ⚖️ From assessing internal capacity, to showcasing your management team in their best light, we break down the key ways to prepare for fundraising and get your business "investment ready" 🔗 Get the full insights here: https://lnkd.in/dEuueprW