For Borrowers

Flexible capital solutions for growth.

Lending Criteria

We provide flexible unitranche funding solutions to support growth, acquisitions, and recapitalisations for UK SMEs.

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Target Company

Established UK SMEs with strong market positions and experienced management teams.

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EBITDA

Minimum EBITDA of £1 million per annum, with strong cash flow generation.

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Loan Size

Typically £5 million to £25 million, tailored to the specific needs of the borrower.

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Use of Proceeds

MBOs, MBIs, acquisitions, growth capital, and refinancing.

Why Partner with Shard Capital?

Speed & Certainty

We are a direct lender with short decision lines, allowing us to move quickly and provide certainty of execution.

Flexibility

Our mandate allows us to structure bespoke solutions that traditional banks often cannot offer.

Partnership Approach

We view ourselves as long-term partners, supporting management teams throughout the investment lifecycle.

Sector Expertise

While sector agnostic, our team has deep experience across a wide range of industries.