Buying a business?
We handle the lenders and structure the deal, so you can close quickly and keep growing.
£100K–£10M+
Deal range
6–12 weeks
Typical timeline
50+
Lender panel
Acquisition Finance
Which best suits your situation?
Pick the option closest to what you need and we'll tailor the numbers to you.
Options
Acquisition Finance options explained
Asset & Equity Acquisition Finance
Fund a business's assets (vehicles, equipment, property) or its shares (goodwill, contracts, customer base) — the right mix of secured and unsecured lending for your deal.
Who this is best for
Tax Benefit
Interest on acquisition debt is deductible, and goodwill may be amortizable depending on structure. Speak to your accountant about earn-outs and deferred payments.
Frequently asked questions about acquisition finance
Industries that use acquisition finance
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How it works
From quote to funded in four steps
No-fuss finance — we handle the applications so you can focus on your business.
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We understand your business
A dedicated account manager discusses your needs and gathers the details.
Our experts do the legwork
We search 50+ lenders and come back with a no-obligation quote.
Your finance is funded
The asset is bought and delivered — or the funds released to your account.
The essentials
What is acquisition finance?
What is acquisition finance?
Funding structured to buy a business or its assets — blending bank debt, asset-based lending, seller notes and equity to complete the deal.
How does it work?
We assess the target, structure the right capital stack and approach lenders experienced in your sector — often using the target's own assets as security.
Benefits
Why acquisitions are financed
Buy the business now
Complete the deal without waiting.
Fastest route to growth
Add revenue, customers and capability.
Fund management buyouts
Back the team that makes the value.
Use the target's assets
Security without personal assets.
Tax-deductible interest
Reduces your net cost of borrowing.
Blended capital stacks
Bank debt, mezzanine and seller notes.
Consolidation support
Roll up smaller operators at scale.
Specialist deal lenders
50+ lenders experienced in M&A.
Financing the deal vs funding it alone
Funding it alone
- Limited to the cash you can raise
- Deals slip away while you save
- Personal assets on the line
Financing with us
- Complete deals up to £10M+
- Seller notes and mezzanine options
- A structure built around the deal
Why businesses choose us for acquisition finance
25+ M&A lenders
Bank debt, mezzanine, acquisition specialists on our panel
6–12 week close
Depending on deal size and due diligence depth
£10M+ deal range
From £100K bolt-ons to £10M+ transformational acquisitions
Deal engineers
We structure multi-tranche funding and negotiate seller notes