Independent Growth Finance (IGF)

Independent Growth Finance (IGF) is the leading independent asset based lender for small and mid-sized UK businesses. We have been funding the growth aspirations of UK businesses, with a turnover of £1m to £100m, since 1997.   

As a fast-growing, private equity-backed, entrepreneurial business, we truly understand the challenges growing companies face and what it takes to build and grow a successful business.

Supported by a head office in Redhill and offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester, IGF is a national, full service, fully capitalised asset based lender. We provide flexible event-driven funding solutions for mergers and acquisitions, MBOs/MBIs, growth and expansion, restructuring and turnarounds, buy & build, and exits for private equity.

Working with a range of partners such as, corporate financiers, private equity houses, national and regional accountants, and turnaround practitioners, we finance businesses across a wide range of sectors. These include manufacturing, wholesale, business services, food and drink, care, trades and construction, and oil and gas.

We are noted for our expertise, short lines of communication, and speed of transactions and decision-making. Every opportunity is assessed by our senior team, with funding decisions given within 48 hours. Confirming our position as the independent asset based lender of choice for aspirational UK businesses.