Investment & M&A
Investment
We leverage our consumer-focused investor network to help brands raise capital.
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Raise capital for growth
A specialist corporate finance advisor
Raising Capital
- Seed to Series B fundraising through our extensive consumer focused network of angel and institutional investors
- Preparation for fundraising, including strategy, investor mapping, financials, and pitch deck creation
- Full extension of your team, executing the transaction with you, from pitching to final close
Valuation guidance
- Benchmarking and advice on how much your business is worth for the purposes of raising capital at the right market-fitting multiple
- Fixed-price reports or bespoke engagements available
A Shared Venture
Bringing expertise to challengers
Our Investment and M&A advisor is the result of a shared venture between Spayne Lindsay & Co, one of the leading UK consumer investment banks, and Young Foodies.
We came together to provide best-in-class transaction advice and execution aimed solely at high-growth consumer brands.
Uniquely positioned
Trusted advisor to high-growth consumer brands
A unique network of investors
We use our network of 500+ investors, from individuals and family offices to funds and corporate venture arms, to help you find the right match.
End-to-end process support
We leverage our experience to provide high quality advice through all stages of the transaction to deliver the best result for our clients.
Consumer sector specialists
Consumer is our sole focus which enables us to better understand the needs of our clients and investors.
Efficient and supportive
No more drawn out processes – we’re efficient and streamlined so you can continuing running the business at the same time as raising capital.
Proven track record
We have a proven track record of finding brands the right added-value investors to contribute to their journey.
Working in your interests
Hear from brands we have helped
Uniquely positioned
What our network of investors look for
Consumer focused
Founder-led
UK-based
Revenue generating & gaining traction
Credible management team
Definable and sizeable market opportunity
Gaining commercial traction
Differentiated concepts
Predominately SEIS/EIS/VCT qualifying
Typically seeking equity finance for growth
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