Clydesdale Bank

Clydesdale Bank, a prominent commercial bank within the Virgin Money UK PLC group, offers specialized growth finance solutions tailored for early-stage, high-growth businesses. Unlike traditional venture capital firms that primarily provide equity, Clydesdale Bank's approach focuses on innovative debt solutions. These facilities are designed to support companies with strong recurring revenues, significant intellectual property, or a clear path to rapid expansion, providing an alternative or complementary funding source to equity rounds.

The bank's Growth Finance team works closely with businesses to structure bespoke debt packages. These can include working capital facilities, acquisition finance, or funding for specific growth initiatives such as product development or market expansion. Their solutions are often flexible, allowing companies to leverage their assets and future revenue streams without diluting equity. Clydesdale Bank frequently collaborates with equity investors, providing debt alongside venture capital or private equity rounds to optimize a company's capital structure.

Typical first cheque sizes for their growth finance facilities range significantly, generally starting from approximately £1 million and extending up to £15 million for more established high-growth companies. This translates to a minimum check size of around $1,250,000 and a maximum of approximately $18,750,000, based on recent exchange rates. Clydesdale Bank's commitment to supporting the UK's dynamic high-growth ecosystem positions it as a key financial partner for innovative businesses seeking non-dilutive capital to fuel their expansion.