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Cavendish in Birmingham
A trusted partner for ambitious companies in the Midlands

Cavendish is a UK investment bank advising ambitious public and private companies across all stages of growth. From equity capital markets to M&A, debt advisory and private growth capital, we help clients unlock value and achieve long-term goals.

Our Birmingham office reflects Cavendish’s commitment to being closer to the entrepreneurs, investors, and management teams shaping the future of the UK’s second city. The Midlands is one of the most dynamic regions in the country home to a thriving ecosystem of founder-led businesses, growing private equity activity, and some of the UK’s most ambitious mid-market companies. We are here to support that ambition directly.

Birmingham and the wider Midlands region has seen sustained growth in corporate activity, with increasing levels of M&A, private equity investment, and capital raising across sectors including technology, healthcare, industrials, and business services. Cavendish brings national-scale expertise and global reach to this market, combining senior local knowledge with our specialist industry sector teams and our international network through Oaklins, active in over 40 countries.

Clients benefit from a hands-on, senior-led approach from initial strategic conversations through to execution and beyond. Whether you are a founder preparing for a first exit, a management team exploring growth capital options, or a private equity firm seeking a regional partner with national capability, Cavendish has the expertise and relationships to deliver.

From early-stage capital to IPO and beyond, we are proud to support the ambition and energy of the Midlands’ business community.

Our Services

Our Birmingham team advises on the full range of corporate finance transactions, drawing on the combined resources of Cavendish’s 195-strong team of investment banking professionals:

  • M&A Advisory
    • Sell-side and buy-side advice for mid-market businesses, with deep expertise across sectors including technology, healthcare, industrials, business services and consumer.
  • Private Equity
    • We work closely with PE-backed businesses and their investors throughout the investment lifecycle from initial acquisition through to exit. Typically, over half of our private M&A deals will involve private equity.
  • Debt Advisory
    • Structuring and sourcing debt solutions to support growth, acquisition, and refinancing strategies.
  • Private Growth Capital
    • Connecting ambitious, founder-led businesses with the right growth capital to scale.
  • Equity Capital Markets
    • Accessing public markets, from AIM admissions to FTSE-listed fundraisings, supported by our dedicated capital markets team.
  • International M&A
    • Cross-border advisory through Oaklins, our global network active across more than 40 countries.

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