Private Equity

Transforming companies through investment

Realise the growth potential of your business by using private equity to harness capital and receive operational support.

Understanding your business

Private equity is about more than just providing capital. You will receive support from our team of experts as they get to the heart of your business. Get advice on operational improvements that improve revenue growth, streamline procurement processes and enhance systems.

Support that meets your needs

Benefit from a committed long-term view that gives the best outcome for investors and businesses. Your business can draw upon the knowledge and experience of our dedicated team who will consider the best options for your needs, across all deal sizes.

Draw on our experience

Build value by drawing on our experience investing in a wide range of industries around the world, in both established and growing companies. Last year, we lent £1.54bn to private equity, ranging from a £4m bilateral loan at the lower end, through to a £750m joint underwrite with three other banks.

A range of private equity services that can help you achieve your investment goals.

Growth & Leveraged Finance

Building a great company requires bespoke funding solutions across the capital structure. You can use our growth and leveraged finance teams to access:

Growth capital
Leveraged finance
Asset-based and cashflow lending

We provide finance to UK and European growth-orientated companies.

Fund Finance

Innovation is at the heart of our thinking and our global team has the vision and the resources to create unique financing structures for unique financing requirements including:

Portfolio lending
Optimising equity
Capital call management
GP financing
Secondary leverage

Corporate Finance and Corporate Broking

To help you achieve your goals we have a dedicated investment banking team. Receive ideas, advice and solutions for:

Senior-level M&A execution
Buyside / sellside M&A
IPOs
Public equity selldowns
Cornerstoning services

Access our market-leading equity capital markets platform to execute all types of fundraisings.

Risk Management

If you are an importer or exporter, deal with volatile assets such as commodities, or need help with cash management, you can receive help with managing your risk more effectively.

We offer tailored services including: