Acquisition finance
You have a clear acquisition target in mind
Now you need the capital to fuel your plans
Whether expanding your own business or pursuing a buy-and-build strategy, we can help you get there.
Acquisition finance from Growth Lending – available to drawn in tranches, with no non-utilisation fees on undrawn amounts – puts fuel behind your plans, with a loan of up to £10m that can be used for M&A, as well as other growth strategies
A great fit if you require:
Flexibility
Fund your purchase, as well as other growth initiatives, with tranching available to suit your needs
Growth headroom
Typically up to 12 months interest-only period, with capital and interest amortising over the remaining term
No loss of control
Covenant-lite funding that doesn’t dilute your equity
“The investment from Growth Lending is a key milestone in our buy-and-build journey. The team’s understanding of our vision and the healthcare sector has been invaluable, and we look forward to working with them as we continue to expand and improve the delivery of domiciliary care services.”
Jon Kerry
Co-founder
New Gen Healthcare
“The investment from Growth Lending comes at an important time for Fusion as we continue to expand our buy-and-build programme and pursue larger acquisitions. We are grateful to Growth Lending for their partnership and belief in our vision as we embark on the next phase of our growth journey.”
Adam Maurice
Co-founder
Fusion Consulting Group
“The backing of an established lender such as Growth Lending is a strong vote of confidence in our strategy to date. We are looking forward to accelerating our growth trajectory in 2025 and 2026.”
Hery-Christian Henry
Founding Partner
Stronger Business Partners
How Growth Lending can support your acquisition
Mergers & acquisitions is a tried and tested method for accelerating a business’s growth and we have a strong track record of supporting both one-off acquisitions and buy-and-build strategies.
This track record means we have a deep understanding of the complexities of the acquisition process and how critical the timing and structure of funds can be to the successful execution of your deal.
For this reason, our approach is always focused on flexibility and creating truly tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of our borrowers.
Get growth going
If you are ready to accelerate your M&A plans, we are ready to support you.
Access more cash, at an earlier stage than what is offered by non-specialist lenders
Maintain control with a covenant-lite facility and no equity dilution
Partner with a high calibre team, experienced at lending to high growth businesses
FAQs
View all FAQsAcquisition finance refers to the funding used by a company or individual to purchase and acquire another business.
It covers a wide variety of funding types, including bank loans, equity investment and debt, all which can be used to facilitate the purchase of another business.
Acquisition finance from Growth Lending is usually provided in the form of a term loan that can be used for both M&A and other growth strategies.
You can read everything you need to know about acquisition finance here.
There are a variety of reasons that M&A might form a part of a business’ growth strategy.
Acquiring another business enables you to expand your company’s reach geographically and demographically, as well as streamline operations and increase your economies of scale. You can also strengthen your own position too, by purchasing a competitor or their assets.
You can read more about the benefits of M&A here.
As with all Growth Lending products, we focus on flexibility and tailoring our solution to a business’ individual needs.
This means that rather than having to apply for separate acquisition-specific finance, you can encompass acquisitions into your broader growth strategy, securing a single sum to fuel your growth, whether that be via M&A, R&D investment, expanding your team or other.