BBB Finance Finder

Welcome to Claret Capital Partners in association with the British Business Bank’s Finance Finder. As a leading independent growth debt fund manager, through our funds we have invested over €1.2bn since 2013, supporting more than 195 SMEs across diverse geographies in the technology, life sciences, and climate tech sectors.

We’re pleased to support you on your access to finance journey – designed to help your business explore potential finance options.

Claret Capital Partners supports businesses in the technology, life sciences and climate tech sectors throughout the UK and Europe, offering tailored growth capital in the form of senior secured term loans. Our funds support high growth businesses with proven management teams seeking less dilutive capital to drive their continued ambitions.

Our approach is nimble and transparent. We move quickly through a streamlined process, offering clear, founder-friendly terms. Each funding solution is tailored to meet the unique needs of the business – whether accelerating product development, funding acquisitions, extending runway, or navigating strategic milestones. Loans typically range from €2 million to €100 million, with each opportunity carefully evaluated on a case-by-case basis by our experienced investment professionals.

Beyond capital, we provide strategic guidance and hands-on support, actively leveraging our extensive network to facilitate valuable introductions, and ensuring the companies we back have the relationships and resources they need to succeed.

What is Venture Debt?

Venture debt is a type of loan for early-stage startups that provides liquidity between or as a complement to funding rounds. Compared to more traditional equity finance, venture debt allows entrepreneurs and their shareholders to grow their companies while minimising dilution.

When is Venture Debt applicable for a business?

At a high level (although this is not a hard and fast rule) businesses which might suit the instrument are revenue generating, can demonstrate sustained growth in those revenues, and have a clear product market fit. These companies should have good business models with nice margins and pricing power, and can also ideally present decent levels of forecastability in their P/L. The majority – but not all – of these companies are VC or equity backed.

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Disclaimer: The British Business Bank’s Finance Finder and supporting guidance pages are intended to provide general information only. You should always seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions.