FUND RAISING

Capital is the lifeblood of any business. Whether sourced from banks or equity investors, raising this capital is a time consuming complex process. Finding investors with an understanding of your business and appetite for to invest/lend to you can take as long as 6 months, during which time you have to maintain the growth and momentum of the company.

Through our investor network, unique deal database and personal relationships in the investment community, we can maximise the chances of your fund raising being successful. We can accelerate the process through our experience and expertise, and moreover "manage the process" on your behalf to release you to "focus on managing the business".

Specifically, when advising on a fund raising, Ascendant helps its clients to:

• Manage the fund raising process
• Prepare the business for investor investigations
• Prepare appropriate documentation
• Identify and introduce the company to appropriate investors
• Secure offers for investment
• Negotiate and close the deal

We can demonstrate a successful track record of raising capital for technology and media companies raising between £1m and £10m. If you are considering approaching VCs, other types of investors or lenders for capital we would like to discuss your requirements with you and how Ascendant can help you secure the funds you need.