Looking for Growth Capital, Not an Exit?
Access the right investment while keeping control of the business you’ve built.
Not every business owner wants to sell. Sometimes the goal is to grow faster, expand into new markets, or strengthen the balance sheet, without giving up full ownership.
Growth funding is often used for
- Expansion into new markets
- Hiring senior leadership
- Product or service development
- Strategic acquisitions
- Strengthening working capital
Funding That Supports Your Next Phase
Growth funding is not about cash at any cost. The right investment should support your plans, not change them.
We help owners raise capital while remaining firmly involved in the business.
What minority investment can offer
- Retained majority ownership
- Capital for growth initiatives
- Strategic input without interference
- Optional future exit flexibility
- Clear alignment from day one
Raise Capital While Retaining Control
Many business owners choose minority investment rather than a full sale. This allows access to capital without handing over decision-making or direction.
Churchill Mergers acts as a minority stake investment advisor, helping owners find investors who understand their role as partners, not operators.
Choosing the Right Type of Capital Partner
Not all investors bring the same value. Some offer capital only. Others bring experience, networks, or sector insight.
We help business owners decide which type of investor best fits their goals.
Common investor profiles include
Setting Clear Terms from the Start
Growth funding works best when expectations are aligned early. Poor structure leads to tension later.
We help owners shape investment terms that reflect:
This ensures all parties clearly understand their roles and responsibilities, helping to prevent future conflicts by defining the shareholding structure, decision-making rights, performance milestones, future funding considerations, and exit flexibility from the outset.
Protecting Your Position During Negotiations
Raising growth capital is still a transaction. Terms matter, and small details can have long-term impact.
Churchill Mergers supports owners through negotiations to ensure deals remain fair and balanced.
Our role during negotiations includes
Reviewing headline terms
Supporting valuation discussions
Managing investor expectations
Protecting owner interests
Keeping discussions constructive
Thinking Beyond the First Investment
Growth funding should support not just the next step, but the journey ahead.
We help owners think through:
- Future funding needs
- Optional partial or full exits
- Investor succession
- Long-term value creation
This ensures today’s decision still works years from now.
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