Equity Finance

What is Equity Finance?

Equity finance helps businesses to achieve their growth objectives by raising capital from external investors in return for a share of your business.

Popularised by hit television show ‘Dragons’ Den’, it provides a viable alternative to traditional debt finance and can be secured by businesses of different sizes, whether you’re new and seeking funding to get your ideas off the ground or more established and pursuing an injection of capital to take your company to the next level.

As an experienced and fully independent commercial finance broker, we can introduce your business to the most suitable equity finance companies on the market. Contact us today to discuss your requirements.

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What are the benefits of equity finance?

Equity finance can be used to fund growth and investment
Investors supply expert advice and support to help you run the business, as well as their ‘contact book’ to unlock new growth avenues
Equity finance providers earn dividend payments on your company’s profits, ensuring their commitment to boosting your company’s success
The level of control exchanged depends on the contract signed. Typically, the more they invest the higher a share an investor will expect

Sources of equity financing

Business angel investment

Angel investors provide new business funding to help fledgling and growing companies put their ideas into reality, typically supplying up to £2 million of seed capital

Venture capital

Venture capital companies invest private equity into firms seeking a minimum of £2 million, whilst providing valuable insight and business support to make it easier to source other funding solutions

Growth capital

Growth capital investment primarily targets mature companies which are looking to expand, restructure operations, enter new markets or finance a significant acquisition without a change of control in the business

Turnaround capital

Turnaround capital specifically provides funding to help a business overcome any cash flow problems that are threatening its immediate financial security, as well as specialist financial management and support

Making the most of equity finance

There is a large number of equity investors on the market, from angel investors to venture capital companies, so finding the right fit for your business’s needs can be time-consuming and complex.

As the UK’s leading commercial finance broker, we can remove the burden from your business and identify the most suitable methods of raising capital.

To find out more about how we can help your business, call us on 0800 9774833 or email info@hiltonbaird.co.uk.

Contacting Hilton-Baird was the catalyst my company needed to grow. Their knowledge of the industry was second to none and helped find the perfect funder for me.

Simon Powell, Managing Director, Astringo Commodities Ltd

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