Opus Health Capital
Most businesses require funding to survive and grow, but funding comes in many forms. Opus Health Capital can help to advise on the most suitable form of finance to suit clients’ circumstances. Relevant sources of finance may include:
- Banks
- Business angels
- Asset financiers
- Stock financiers
- Venture capitalists
- Venture Capital Trusts
- Sales ledger financiers
- Mezzanine debt providers
- Equity markets (AIM, Plus or Stock Exchange)
Having determined the most suitable form of finance, or often the best combination of two or more of the above, preparing a suitable presentation and supporting information is critical. A document requesting a bank overdraft will be different to a presentation to a private investor.
Opus Health Capital have experience in advising on the preparation of suitable information for all sources of finance.
Raising equity finance is a highly regulated area and businesses must be aware of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) and the Public Offer of Securities (POS) Regulations. Breach of these regulations carries stiff penalties. Opus Health Capital can help you to comply.
Businesses often assume that they can write to wealthy private investors because they are experienced or wealthy, without having to comply with any regulations. This is not the case, but a properly managed process and knowledge of relevant exemptions can enable potential investors to be approached.
Opus Health Capital can manage fundraising from private investors, often known as a “Friends and Family” round. This exercise presents a number of challenges and we have experience of handling them and controlling the process from start to finish.
We have developed strong relationships with a number of banks and other debt providers, as well as certain equity investors. Opus Health Capital selectively assists clients to raise finance if we believe that their proposition is suitable for investors with whom we have existing relationships. Our fees are geared towards successfully raising the finance sought.
