Selling a business. Buying one. Raising money. Fixing a problem.
These moments are complex, time-sensitive — and easy to get wrong.
Many owners try to handle them themselves, or rely on advisers who don’t do this work day-to-day.
Branta helps you understand your options, structure the right solution and execute it properly.
Examples of how Branta supports business owners through transactions, funding and difficult situations.
Deal stalled due to insolvency association. Traditional lenders withdrew.
Business had less than 3 months of runway.
Structured process with buyer identification and funding solution.
Most SME owners don’t run corporate finance processes every day.
These situations often sit outside day-to-day advice — even when you already have good accountants and lawyers around you.
But at some point, something changes:
These situations are time-sensitive, high-stakes and often unclear. They require focused attention, commercial judgement and someone driving the process forward.
Branta works alongside you and your existing advisers to get to the right outcome.
We manage the M&A process — from preparation and positioning through to negotiation and completion.
We structure and secure funding that actually works for your business — not just what happens to be available.
When performance, cash or lenders become difficult, we provide practical, hands-on support.
We help businesses reduce unnecessary FX costs, improve visibility and avoid structures that quietly drain cash.
We also provide Independent Evaluator Reports for connected-party pre-pack and administration transactions — delivered quickly and grounded in real transaction experience.
Some firms rely on inbound enquiries, internal referrals, or processes that look good on paper.
That works — until something actually needs to happen.
Branta takes a more active role. We identify buyers, approach targets, challenge assumptions and push processes forward.
That means more options, better positioning and a higher likelihood of getting the right outcome.
You’re not paying for a process. You’re paying for progress.
Branta typically works with UK-based owner-managed businesses approaching a key financial decision.
Most financial situations don’t sit neatly in one box.
A business sale may involve funding constraints. A refinance may involve shareholder issues. A turnaround may require negotiation with lenders, creditors and potential buyers — all at once.
Branta brings experience across banking, restructuring, M&A and funding, and applies it commercially.
Not theory. Not generic advice. Just practical judgement based on what actually works in real situations.
A significant proportion of Branta’s work comes from introductions by accountants, lawyers, lenders and other advisers.
Advisers refer clients to Branta when something falls outside their core scope — or when a situation needs more specialist handling.
We understand that your reputation is on the line.
That’s why we focus on clear communication, sensible advice and outcomes that reflect well on everyone involved.
If a situation is developing, it’s often worth speaking early — even if just to sense-check the position.
“Branta have become an integral part of our business. Their advice is always excellent, well reasoned and aligned to our strategy.”
Rob Derbyshire, Securus
“Professional, responsive, and easy to work with. In a world where things become complicated quickly, Branta kept everything clear and moving.”
Will Burton, Norjon Precision Engineering
“Calm, professional and well connected. They bring a real speed advantage in many situations.”
Al Tribe, IMIG
Most situations don’t improve by waiting.
A short conversation can quickly clarify what your options are and how to move forward.