Case studies

Examples of how Branta supports SME businesses and professional advisers across transactions, funding and financial challenges.

Refinance

Refinance delivered despite insolvency-related lender concerns

Deal stalled due to historic insolvency association. Traditional lenders withdrew.

Outcome: Facilities secured across 3 properties on competitive terms
Funding & Turnaround

£3.8m funding secured to stabilise a business facing insolvency

Client had less than 3 months of runway and needed urgent funding and restructuring.

Outcome: £3.8m raised, lender repaid, business stabilised
M&A

Sale of Tickitape to a management buy-in team

Structured sale process with buyer identification and funding solution.

Outcome: Successful exit at strong valuation
M&A

International sale of a £6.5m revenue haircare brand

Previous sale attempts had stalled. Branta introduced structure and buyer engagement.

Outcome: Completed sale to strategic buyer
Independent Evaluation

Independent evaluation enabling distressed business sale

Connected-party transaction required regulatory approval to proceed.

Outcome: Sale completed, jobs safeguarded
Foreign Exchange

Reducing FX costs for a growing logistics business

Improved FX pricing and removed deposit requirements.

Outcome: Lower costs, improved cash flow
M&A / Advisory

Distressed IT support business sold to Soda IT Support Limited

Allteks was experiencing financial distress and needed a controlled sale process with a credible trade buyer.

Outcome: Sale completed, shareholder exit achieved and continuity preserved
M&A / Shareholder Exit

Tarn-Pure Holdings sold to HeiQ

Branta advised the shareholders of Tarn-Pure Holdings Ltd on its sale to HeiQ Materials AG, a subsidiary of Swiss-listed HeiQ Plc.

Outcome: Strategic cross-border sale completed for approximately £850,000
Raising Finance

Funding secured for international construction consultancy

Branta supported a UK-headquartered quantity surveying consultancy in structuring funding to support overseas growth and new projects.

Outcome: Funding support secured from Franklin Capital and Bibby
Advisory / M&A

Strategic introduction leads to acquisition of Piota Apps

Piota had a strong product but needed support to commercialise and scale. Branta introduced the business to NEDHoldings, which went on to acquire the company.

Outcome: Acquisition completed and business positioned for growth
Raising Finance / M&A

Acquisition finance secured for Canonbury’s purchase of Forerunner Catering

Canonbury needed the right debt structure to complete its acquisition of Forerunner Catering and support future growth.

Outcome: Funding secured and acquisition completed
Independent Evaluator Report

Independent Evaluator Report for Househam Sprayers connected-party sale

Househam Sprayers entered administration and a connected-party sale required independent evaluation before the transaction could proceed.

Outcome: IER completed, going-concern sale supported and continuity preserved