Fuelling growth: a guide to raising capital in the UK

UK insights for international businesses

At Ashfords, we regularly support early-stage businesses as they navigate corporate transactions, fundraising, and investments to achieve their growth objectives in the UK.

In this newsletter, we’ve curated a selection of insights and resources that may be valuable to your clients who are either already active or looking to expand in the UK market. We’ve also highlighted some of our recent deal experience to demonstrate how we help both investors and growing companies realise their ambitions.

If your clients need support in the UK, or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Fuelling growth: Ashfords' guide to raising capital

Our Fuelling Growth guide is designed to help early-stage businesses better understand the capital fundraising process. Through a series of focused articles, we provide practical insights to guide them through this complex landscape and set them up for success. See some of the introductory articles below or click here to view the full guide.

Ten steps to securing funds

Raising capital is an intricate dance that requires patience, preparation, and a deep understanding of your business's value proposition. Our ten steps to securing funds provides an overview of what businesses need to consider, from identifying the right type of capital to closing the deal and beyond. 

Read our securing funds overview here
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Raising capital - A deeper dive

There are various options and strategies for businesses to consider when raising capital. In our insight, we take a deeper look at the key aspects of raising capital, offering insights and practical advice to help entrepreneurs and business owners secure the funding they need to thrive.

Read our raising capital insight here
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Bridge financing demystified - the key to short-term funding

Bridge funding rounds, often referred to as 'bridge financing', play a crucial role in a company's lifecycle. It can provide the necessary capital to reach the next major milestone, whether it's the next equity round, an acquisition, or an initial public offering. Our insight delves into the intricacies of bridge funding rounds, their importance, and how they operate as well as exploring industry practices.

Read our short-term funding insight
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M&A disruptors and trends – Q&A with financial advisor, Albert Coll

Albert Coll, an internationally renowned financial advisor, has spent over 25 years executing key market transactions across Europe and Latin America. Following his in-depth presentation at a recent European M&A conference hosted by Ashfords and international legal network ADVOC in London, Albert shares the disruptors and trends that are shaping the future of the sector with us.

Read our interview with Albert
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Recent work highlights

We work closely with the investor community powering innovation and growth, as well as overseas investors looking to invest in the UK. Find out more about two recent matters on which we have advised below.

Ashfords advises Equistone-backed BUKO Traffic & Safety on acquisition of large traffic management provider to support UK growth strategy

Ashfords has advised Equistone-backed BUKO Traffic & Safety, a leading provider of outsourced traffic and safety management solutions headquartered in the Netherlands, on the acquisition of Hooke Highways to support its growth strategy to expand BUKO’s presence in the UK market.

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Ashfords advises pet food digital platform AlphaPet Ventures on acquisition of premium dog treat brand

Ashfords' corporate team has successfully advised AlphaPet Ventures, a leading digital platform which builds and distributes premium pet food brands across Europe, on the acquisition of JR Pet Products Ltd, a UK premium pet treat brand which sells natural dog treats and chews.

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