what we do
accelerate the process
Raising finance for growth
Capital is the lifeblood of any business. Whether sourced from venture capitalists, trade investors or banks, raising this capital is a time consuming complex process. Finding investors with an understanding of your business and appetite to invest/lend to you can take as long as 6 months, during which time you have to maintain the growth and momentum of the company.
Through our investor network, deal databases and personal relationships in the investment community, we can maximise the chances of your fund raising being successful.
We can accelerate the process through our experience and expertise, and moreover “manage the process” on your behalf to release you to “focus on managing the business”.
Specifically, when advising on a fund raising, Ascendant helps its clients to:
- Manage the fund raising process
- Prepare the business for investor investigations
- Prepare appropriate documentation
- Identify and introduce the company to appropriate investors
- Secure offers for investment
- Negotiate and close the deal
Ascendant can demonstrate a successful track record of raising capital for growth companies from venture capitalists, corporate venturers, family funds and institutional investors.
Although, we do not specifically engage with individual private investors, angel syndicates have participated in many of our transactions. Our network amongst the investment community numbers into the 1,000s and we can access capital globally.
If you are considering approaching vc’s, other types of investors or lenders for £5m+, we would like to discuss your requirements with you and how ascendant can help you secure the funds you need.
successful track record
Selling your business
Selling a business is a complex process. Financial, legal and people issues all create a potential minefield for the inexperienced. A sale can often take around 6 months to complete and requires careful planning and execution to achieve a successful outcome.
When advising on a disposal, Ascendant helps its clients to:
- Decide when to sell
- Get consensus among shareholders
- Establish valuation targets
- Prepare the business for sale
- Manage the sale process
- Find buyers and secure offers for the business
- Negotiate and close the deal
We can demonstrate a successful track record of selling businesses with values between £5m and £50m and are actively looking for companies and investors who wish to sell businesses valued in this range.
If you are thinking about selling a business now or in the next 12-18 months, and expect the value to be greater than £10m, call or email us and we’ll be delighted to talk through your option and suggest the best next steps.
secure offers
Buying out / Buying in
From time to time, individuals and teams get the rare opportunity to buy out existing shareholders from, or buy into, growth businesses. Whether these arise through steady work and research or just serendipity, these opportunities need to be grasped quickly and exploited. Ascendant can provide the resources, know how and access to capital to make things happen.
When advising on Buyout or Buyins, Ascendant helps its management teams to:
- Form the team and formulate the offer
- Secure exclusivity from vendors
- Prepare the team and the business for the buyout/buy-in process
- Prepare appropriate documentation
- Identify and introduce the company to appropriate private equity investors
- Secure offers for investment
- Negotiate terms with Investors and Vendors
- Manage diligence and legals
- Close the deal
If you are considering buying out shareholders or buying into a growing business where the transaction size is greaterthan £10m, call or email us and we’ll be delighted to talk through your ptions and suggest the best next steps.