The broker — which arranged the investment in less than 90 days, including the due diligence phase — identified a consortium of family offices to provide the funds and enabled the completion of the purchase.

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“In the right circumstances, securing an equity investment can be a better option for businesses than raising funding through debt,” said Miranda Khadr, founder of Yellow Stone Finance (pictured above).

“Specialist knowledge and personal relationships are a key element of successfully placing deals in this market.

“For brokers who may not have those relationships, we have a referral service that means you can work with Yellow Stone Finance to leverage our expertise and experience to find the right solution for your client.”