Through our national and global network, Managers & Directors is able to assist small to medium sized enterprises (SME) in various ways to access external capital, including private and public equity placement and debt finance.

Raising of capital requires careful assessment of many factors including; the amount to be raised, the reasons for the raising and the form the finance may take. A business owner may seek capital for succession reasons; a board may desire access to finance to fund growth; or a Management Buy Out Team may require a financial backer for their takeover plans. In all of these scenarios, there will be a range of funding options available, including:

· Debt (such as banks and other lending institutions);

· Private equity (from individuals and venture capitalist funds etc.); and

· Public funds (through listing an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on a Stock Exchange).

Keys for Successful Capital Raising

Regardless of the funding option employed, certain preparations are essential prior to raising capital. Keys to success in your endeavor include:

· The development of a carefully considered and lucid business proposition – including how, when and why the capital is to be raised;

· The involvement of a high quality, senior management team and appropriate advisors;

· Robust and reliable financial and management reporting and forecasting systems;

· Superior business performance in your operational sector;

· An embedded and active corporate governance culture; and

· Assessment and addressing of the needs for all stakeholders e.g., positioning the business for growth or providing an exit strategy for shareholders

Private Equity

During periods of strong growth, enterprises often believe they can create wealth simply by targeting the right sectors, by having the right strategy, or by adding operational value to a company. In the longer term the quality of management, the board and the external advisors are what will consistently drive superior returns to all stakeholders.

The experience, advice, knowledge and impartiality offered by Managers & Directors will enhance the building of a solid foundation for all equity and debt capital raising. Our advisors come from blue-chip, multi-national corporations with up to billion dollar turnovers. Therefore, the size of the capital raising task and assistance in building the management skills required pose no concerns.

Managers & Directors may benefit your management team by:

· Helping to identify the challenges of raising capital;

· Providing valuable insights into the fund raising process;

· Structuring the relationship with an equity provider;

· Explaining how venture capital works;

· Coaching in the approach to, and engagement of, appropriate venture capitalist funds;

· Developing and fostering the relationship between a business owner and venture capitalists; and

· Assisting in the negotiation process to ensure the most appropriate structures are implemented in the most timely and cost effective way.

Whether the structure involves a large capital expenditure, acquisition, or exit decision, it needs to be rational, fair, and based on reliable information. The knowledge and experience of Managers & Directors in such matters will be invaluable to support the building of strong business relationships with debt and/or capital providers founded on experience, understanding of your business, mutual trust and respect.

Stock Exchange Listing

Recent developments within key Stock Exchanges around the world have opened the door for SMEs to fast track their growth through listing on selected regional exchanges via an IPO.

Listing on the on a regional exchange offers SMEs significant benefits including:

· Greater access to capital in support of business growth;

· Placing an objective market value on the company;

· Lower costs and eligibility requirements than for listing major exchange;

· Providing a succession plan for the company founders; and

· Improving investor confidence through company involvement in a regulated exchange.

The calibre of individuals in our network, our experience and professionalism are the reasons Managers & Directors have been selected by organisations to assist in their fast tracking to a public placement.

Like more information?

Managers & Directors can provide you with Executive Advisors from our network of high profile experienced associates, and are your ideal partner to assist in taking you down the capital raising path.

If you are interested in discussing capital raising for your organisation, contact us today on 0207 758 6119 and speak with the Managers & Directors team …

E-mail : capital@managersanddirectors.co.uk
or call : 0207 758 6119

Capital Raising

Through our national and global network, Managers & Directors is able to assist small to medium sized enterprises (SME) in various ways to access external capital, including private and public equity placement and debt finance.

Our mentors draw their experience from companies such as: