Equity Fundraising

Cavendish offers a full equity fundraising service, including:

• Fundraising capability from c£5m to £100m
• Support for early stage companies (not start-ups) as well as mature companies
• Consider fundraising for positive situations (growth/development capital) and negative situations (to reduce debt)
• In-depth knowledge and relationships with all types of equity investors – Venture Capital firms, Private Equity firms, High Net Worth individuals/families and Corporates
• We ensure appropriate investors are approached for each fundraising exercise, taking into account the specific characteristics of business and opportunity
• We have a strong understanding of what investors look for as we have arranged and closing transactions as a principal – structures, pricing, returns, valuations, sectors, management issues,exit options
• We approach the deal as an investor would to ensure all issues addressed upfront to reduce the execution risk once the fundraising process has began
• We aim to ensure that there is competitive tension throughout the process so the optimum deal is negotiated for the client

The Cavendish fundraising process

Cavendish provides a “hands on” approach to capital raising. Our offering includes:

• Review and revise business plan and financial projections to ensure they are robust
• Provide advice on valuation and how it can be maximised
• Prepare and co-ordinate due diligence information
• Prepare and revise management presentation
• Pre-qualify appropriate investors
• Pre-market select investors
• Prepare and distribute business plan
• Obtain access to key financial and strategic investors globally
• Organise and schedule investor meetings
• Schedule due diligence sessions
• Co-ordinate key advisors (legal, accounting etc.)
• Negotiate terms of investment with lead investors
• Organise investor syndicate
• Complete closing and funding mechanics

If you require further information please contact Howard Leigh