How LGB helps SMEs to raise capital 

At LGB, we are committed to supporting the capital needs of UK-based corporates while offering curated investment opportunities to private HNW investors , family offices and institutions. Through our Capital Markets team, we facilitate the convergence of businesses funding needs and investment capital – bridging the gap between growing SMEs and a network of engaged, sophisticated investors. 

Our core fundraising mechanism is the Medium-Term Note (MTN) Programme, a structured and flexible debt instrument adapted from institutional markets and tailored for issuers. Programme’s allow businesses to access repeat funding under a common legal framework on terms aligned with their funding requirement.

Why companies raise capital with LGB

The mechanical advantages of our MTN programmes are evident:


  • Tailored terms for pricing, drawdown and repayment
  • Reduced reliance on a single lender
  • Direct access to a sophisticated and engaged pool of investors
  • Scalable funding aligned to business growth

However, our approach goes beyond product features. What truly differentiates LGB is the quality of our engagement and the depth of our diligence. 

1) Credibility and due diligence 

At LGB, our Capital Markets team conducts a comprehensive assessment of every prospective issuer. Our experienced and skilled team invests time in understanding the business, its management team, operating model and governance. We assess the risks and opportunities and take a detailed approach to deciding who we will work with and represent. This measured approach ensures alignment between investors and businesses, safeguarding the long-term interests of all stakeholders. 

2) Business size and scope 

At LGB we seek to build enduring partnerships. Our preference is for well-established SMEs with repeat funding needs and a disciplined growth strategy. Many of our MTN issuers seek capital fundraises multiple times a year, and expect to continue to do so for a projected period. As such, we structure programmes to facilitate long-term access to capital. Our longstanding relationships with MTN issuers such as Rivers Finance Group and SRT Marine Systems spanning over a decade illustrate the value of consistency and trust in our model.

3) Considering the type of money you need

We work closely with each issuer to develop funding arrangements that match both their capital requirements and their repayment capacity, and can sit at varying levels of the capital structure. Whether the objective is short-term liquidity or long-term growth-finance, we design structures that are fit for purpose. Our end-to-end approach ensures that funds are released on schedule that maximises efficiency and impact.

4) The type of security taken

Security is central to the integrity of our MTN Programmes. Beyond standard covenants, we deploy structured credit enhancements that reduce risk and provide tangible downside protection for investors. In the case of alternative lenders, for example, this may include over-collateralisation against receivables and mechanisms to ensure contemporaneous assignment of security. These safeguards are built into the fundraising process – proactively, not reactively.

At LGB we understand that raising capital is not simply a transaction – it is a process anchored in trust, discipline, and partnership. Our Capital Markets team works to deliver repeatable, scalable fundraising solutions tailored for your business, while ensuring robust governance and clear alignment with investor expectations. That means strong and reliable relationships, processes, and infrastructure that reflect well on your company and seek to work in partnership with you over the long term. That’s what we deliver.