Corporate Finance
Access innovative lenders for complex corporate transactions.
Corporate finance transactions — management buy-outs, acquisitions, joint ventures, and growth capital raises — are among the most complex and consequential funding events a business will undertake. The structuring of the finance, the selection of funders, and the presentation of the proposal can make the difference between a successful transaction and a missed opportunity.
Aberdeen Corporate Finance brings deep experience in structuring and arranging corporate transactions across a wide range of sectors and deal sizes. As an independent broker, we access the full spectrum of funding sources — from senior debt and mezzanine lenders to venture capital houses and private equity firms — to build bespoke packages that deliver the finance you need on commercially viable terms.
Why Use a Broker for Corporate Finance?
Corporate transactions typically require multi-layered funding structures — a combination of senior debt, subordinated debt, vendor financing, and equity. Assembling these layers into a coherent, fundable package requires specialist knowledge of lender appetites, deal structuring, and the ability to present a compelling investment case.
Aberdeen Corporate Finance operates on a contingent fee basis, meaning our fees are structured around the success of your transaction. This ensures our interests are fully aligned with yours — we succeed only when you do.
Our Corporate Finance Services
Management Buy-Outs (MBO)
Funding for existing management teams to acquire the business they run. We structure MBO packages combining senior debt, mezzanine finance, vendor loans, and equity investment to deliver a workable deal structure that satisfies sellers, managers, and funders alike.
Management Buy-Ins (MBI)
Finance for external management teams or individuals acquiring a business. MBIs carry additional risk from the funder perspective, and we specialise in presenting proposals that address lender concerns around management capability, market knowledge, and transition planning.
Joint Ventures & Partnerships
Integrated debt and equity funding packages for joint venture structures, strategic partnerships, and consortium arrangements. We arrange the finance to support the commercial objectives of all parties while ensuring the deal structure is robust and fundable.
Venture Capital & Growth Equity
Access to venture capital houses, private equity firms, and growth capital providers for businesses seeking equity investment. Whether you need seed funding, Series A, or expansion capital, we connect you with investors whose appetite matches your sector, stage, and ambition.
Phoenix Finance & Business Restart
Specialist funding for businesses emerging from administration, liquidation, or financial distress. Phoenix finance enables viable businesses to continue trading under new ownership, preserving jobs and value while leaving behind legacy debts and liabilities.
Corporate Acquisitions
Complete funding packages for acquiring businesses of all sizes — from small owner-managed companies to substantial corporate targets. We structure multi-layered facilities combining property finance, asset finance, cash flow lending, and equity to deliver the full funding requirement.
Key Benefits
When You Need Corporate Finance
Management Buy-Out
Your management team wants to buy the business from retiring owners or a corporate parent? We structure the funding, prepare the business plan, and manage the process through to completion.
Acquiring a Business
Whether you are a serial acquirer, a first-time buyer, or a corporate expanding through M&A, we arrange the full funding package — senior debt, mezzanine, vendor loans, and equity.
Raising Growth Capital
Need equity investment or growth debt to scale your business? We connect you with investors and lenders whose appetite matches your sector, stage, and funding requirement.
Forming a Joint Venture
Creating a new venture with a strategic partner? We arrange the finance to support the JV structure, ensuring the funding aligns with the commercial objectives of all parties.
Business Turnaround
If your business is in financial difficulty, phoenix finance can provide a route to recovery — enabling the viable parts of the business to continue trading under a new structure.
Succession Planning
Planning your exit? We work with incoming management or external buyers to structure the acquisition finance, ensuring a smooth transition that maximises value for the departing owner.
How It Works
Initial Discussion & Scoping
We discuss the transaction in detail — the target business, deal rationale, management team, funding requirement, and timeline. This allows us to assess feasibility and develop an initial funding strategy.
Information Memorandum & Business Plan
We prepare a comprehensive information memorandum and business plan to present to potential funders. This document tells the story of the business, the opportunity, and the management team in a way that resonates with lenders and investors.
Funder Approach & Term Negotiation
We approach selected funders from our network, manage initial discussions, and negotiate indicative terms. We present you with the most competitive options and advise on the optimal funding structure.
Due Diligence & Legal Process
We manage the due diligence process, liaising between you, the funder, and your professional advisors to ensure a smooth progression from indicative terms to formal offer and legal documentation.
Completion
We coordinate all parties through to completion day, ensuring all conditions precedent are satisfied and the transaction completes on schedule with all funding layers in place.
Corporate Finance at a Glance
Maximum Deal Size
Contingent Fee Option
Market Experience
Important Notice: Aberdeen Corporate Finance Limited acts as a commercial finance broker and introducer. We are not a lender, investor, or regulated financial advisor. All corporate finance facilities are subject to status, due diligence, and funder criteria. Deal sizes, terms, and structures quoted are indicative. Venture capital and private equity investments carry significant risk. Aberdeen Corporate Finance Limited is not regulated by the FCA and does not provide regulated investment advice.
Planning a Corporate Transaction?
Whether it's an MBO, acquisition, joint venture, or growth capital raise, contact us for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.
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