Case Studies
Real Deals, Real Results
Explore how we've helped clients across property development, business growth, acquisitions, and refinancing secure the funding they needed - even when banks said no.
Success Stories from Our Network
These case studies represent real transactions we've arranged across our network of 300+ lenders. While details have been anonymized to protect client confidentiality, the challenges, solutions, and outcomes are genuine examples of how we deliver results.
Featured Recent Transactions
Explore our latest success stories across various financing sectors
Renewable Energy Infrastructure
£45M project finance facility for 25MW wind farm development in the Scottish Highlands. Completed funding structure with senior debt and equity partners in 8 weeks.
SaaS Platform Venture Debt
£8.5M venture debt facility for fast-growing B2B SaaS platform. Non-dilutive growth capital enabling international expansion while preserving equity for founders and early investors.
Luxury Residential Development
£32M development finance for conversion of Grade II listed Victorian mansion into 8 luxury apartments in prime Kensington location. Specialist heritage property lender secured in 5 weeks.
Classic Car Collection Finance
£4.2M asset-backed facility secured against collection of 12 classic cars including Ferrari and Aston Martin. Tax-efficient structure preserving liquidity for client's property investments.
Data Centre Infrastructure Finance
£28M facility for construction and fit-out of purpose-built 3MW data centre in Manchester. Combined senior debt and mezzanine structure with 15-year pre-let to major cloud provider.
Additional Case Studies
More examples of successful transactions across various finance sectors
Mixed-Use Development in Central Manchester
Challenge
First-time developer with strong professional background needed £8.5M for 42-unit scheme with commercial ground floor. High street banks declined due to lack of development track record.
Solution
Structured senior debt (£6.8M at 75% LTC) with specialist development lender, combined with mezzanine layer (£1.7M) from alternative finance provider. Brought in experienced project manager to satisfy lender requirements.
Result
Full funding approved in 3 weeks. Project completed on time and under budget. Units sold achieving 18% profit on cost. Developer has since completed two additional schemes with same lender.
Grade II Listed Property Acquisition
Challenge
Property investor needed £2.1M to acquire listed building at auction with completion in 14 days. Property had sitting tenants and required substantial refurbishment.
Solution
Sourced specialist bridging lender comfortable with listed buildings and sitting tenants. Structured 12-month facility at 0.75% monthly with rolled interest and option to extend.
Result
Funds in place 6 days before auction. Property acquired successfully. Client completed refurbishment, obtained vacant possession, and refinanced to commercial mortgage 10 months later.
Manufacturing Business Expansion
Challenge
Established manufacturing company needed £3.2M to acquire competitor and merge operations. Trading history was strong but leverage would exceed high street bank appetite.
Solution
Introduced to specialist asset-based lender who valued combined stock and receivables. Structured £2.4M ABL facility secured on assets, plus £800K term loan against property.
Result
Acquisition completed successfully. Combined business achieved projected synergies within 6 months. Client refinanced to cheaper senior debt after 18 months of merged trading.
Luxury Residential Conversion
Challenge
Developer had £4.5M senior debt approved for office-to-residential conversion but needed additional £1.8M to achieve 80% LTC required for project viability.
Solution
Structured mezzanine layer behind senior lender. Negotiated intercreditor agreement between senior and mezz lenders, defining priorities and exit protocols.
Result
Full capital stack secured. Senior lender comfortable with mezzanine structure. Project delivered premium apartments 2 months ahead of schedule with strong sales.
PropTech Platform Series A
Challenge
Technology company disrupting property management sector needed £4.5M Series A to scale across UK. Strong traction but early-stage metrics made traditional VC fundraising challenging.
Solution
Prepared detailed investment memorandum and financial projections. Introduced to 8 relevant investors from our network including PropTech-focused VCs and HNW angel syndicate.
Result
Secured £4.8M (oversubscribed) led by specialist PropTech fund. Terms included growth capital plus working capital facility. Company achieved profitability within 24 months.
Management Buyout - Healthcare Services
Challenge
Management team needed £6.2M to acquire healthcare services business from retiring owners. Strong EBITDA but complex regulatory environment made banks cautious.
Solution
Introduced to specialist healthcare-focused private debt fund. Structured senior term loan with equity kicker, giving lender upside participation in business growth.
Result
Full funding secured at competitive terms. MBO completed successfully. Business exceeded projections and refinanced to institutional debt at lower rate after 3 years.
Portfolio Refurbishment Programme
Challenge
Landlord with 12-property BTL portfolio needed £1.4M to refurbish and upgrade all properties to meet new EPC requirements. Existing lender wouldn't provide additional funding.
Solution
Structured as refurbishment facility with funds released in stages against QS certification. Lender comfortable with day-one LTV based on post-work valuation.
Result
All properties refurbished to EPC C or above. Rental income increased 22% across portfolio. Client refinanced entire portfolio to cheaper BTL product 18 months later.
Owner-Occupied Commercial Property
Challenge
Trading company wanted to purchase premises they'd been renting for 15 years (£3.8M). Bank offered mortgage but required 40% deposit which would drain working capital.
Solution
Introduced to specialist commercial lender who considered trading strength and long occupancy. Structured at 75% LTV with lower rate than bank, preserving working capital.
Result
Property acquired with only 25% deposit. Company maintained liquidity for operations. Property value increased 30% over following 3 years, significantly strengthening balance sheet.
How We Deliver These Results
Deep Market Knowledge
We know which lenders fund which deals, their current appetite, and decision-maker preferences
Established Relationships
Years of successful deal flow gives us access and influence with lenders unavailable to direct applicants
Creative Structuring
We design funding structures that satisfy lender requirements while optimizing your position
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