Funding to Buy a Business

Sometimes, an opportunity to purchase a business is too good to pass up. The only problem? Having the cash to close the deal. Whether you have the chance to buy the company you work for or acquire another business, our support can provide the answer.

Financial clout

Real buying power.

Our finance can help you get the deal done. Whatever stage you’re at, our finance solution can make the difference and leave you in control.

We’ve helped many people successfully buy their businesses and lead them on to great things. That kind of experience counts for a lot.

How we like to help.

In your corner.

We can support you on your business purchase every step of the way. Perfect if it’s all new to you or you just want some advice.

With your offer.

Our investment can be the final piece in the jigsaw to get the deal done. Simple as that.

Alongside your team.

We invest with you, becoming a minority stakeholder so you benefit from our funding but still gain control.

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Finance products

Types of finance.

We invest with you to give you a better chance of getting a deal over the line. Because when it comes to buying companies, a bit of company is always nice.

We’ll work with you to understand your aims, expectations and plans, then develop a solution that works for everyone. Especially you.

Up to £1 million on a first round investment
Personal guarantees rarely needed
With you every step of the way
You stay in control
Flexible about our exit
Discounted investment terms for environmentally-focused projects

Our loans can help seal the deal. Whether you need a bit or a lot of cash to buy a business, you can borrow it on flexible terms. We’re good like that.

We want to see more successful businesses in steel areas, so we can go further to make that happen. Unlike traditional lenders, your business is our priority. We’ll work harder to help.

Unsecured funding up to £200k
Fixed interest rates, always
Affordable repayments
Discounted rates for environmentally-focused projects
Personal guarantees rarely needed
Secured loans available

Be prepared

What you should do.

It’s good to know exactly where you stand before you bring us on board. Here are some quick tips.

Check your figures
Do your due diligence
Consider what type of funding you need
Decide exactly how you’d use our funding
Know your contingency plans

Investment

Scotia Double Glazing.

“We are very grateful for the help that UKSE have given us. If it wasn’t for their investment, we would have struggled to keep up with customer demand.”
Robert McKnight, Managing Director

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Check your eligibility.

Ready to get started? Great. The first step is to check your business is eligible to receive funding from UKSE. Don’t worry – it’ll only take a minute.

Check eligibility