Unlocking growth opportunities in Europe
The European Union (EU) offers a dynamic and attractive business environment with many opportunities for growth and expansion. For companies looking to expand beyond their home market, cross-border finance is a powerful tool to help them realise their investment plans.
What is cross-border finance?
Cross-border finance refers to the raising of capital from financial resources located in a country other than the country in which the company is based. It can take various forms, such as loans, private equity investments, grants or research and development funding.
Benefits of cross-border financing
Access to larger amounts of capital: Cross-border financing opens the door to a wider range of funding sources, allowing companies to raise capital that may not be available in the domestic market.
Diversification of funding sources: Relying on a single source of finance can be risky. Cross-border financing allows companies to diversify their funding sources, reducing risk and increasing stability.
International growth opportunities: Raising capital from abroad can facilitate entry into new markets and the development of international partnerships.
Access to specialist expertise: Many global financiers have specialised expertise in particular industries or sectors and can offer companies valuable support beyond financial capital.
Challenges to cross-border finance
Bureaucracy and regulation: Raising capital from abroad can involve increased bureaucracy and compliance with regulations in different countries.
Language and cultural barriers: Communicating with funders and understanding business practices in different countries can be challenging.
Differences in markets: Credit risk assessment and underwriting procedures can vary significantly from country to country.
How to find cross-border funding
Specialist firms have developed partnerships with cross-border providers and can put you in touch with them. The process of obtaining cross-border finance can only be made enjoyable and easy with the guidance and expertise of the right advisers. A business cannot go directly to a lender and ask for capital. Experienced advisers and firms who have done the pre-contract work and research on the business seeking funding will clear the landscape and the cross-border provider will deal with it after the introduction without wasting valuable time.
As a specialist firm with experience in corporate finance, we can provide introductions to cross-border lenders following a pre-contract assessment and once we are satisfied that you are ready to proceed with a loan application.
If you are interested in applying for a loan, please refer to the General Lending Plan available.
