Cavendish Corporate Finance

Name

Cavendish Corporate Finance

Legal name

Cavendish Capital Markets Limited

Website

https://cavendish.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking / Corporate Finance Advisory

NAICS

Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities (523999), All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Finance Advisory (Strategic Finance, Capital Structure & Recaps) (FSAEAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Finance & Capital Advisory (BPAHADAB), Private Placements (144A/Reg S/MTN) (FSACABAK)

Keywords

• Mergers and acquisitions advisory
• Equity capital markets
• Debt advisory services
• Private growth capital
• Corporate finance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory: Advisory fees from buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions for mid-market companies valued £10m to £300m. Over 600 company sales completed over 30 years.
2. Equity Capital Markets: Fees from IPOs, secondary placings, accelerated bookbuilds, block trades, and corporate broking services including FCA sponsor and AIM Nominated Adviser services.
3. Debt Advisory: Advisory fees from structuring, sourcing and executing debt financing transactions including acquisition financing, refinancing, recapitalisation, and growth capital solutions. Over £1.1bn of debt financing raised.
4. Private Growth Capital: Advisory fees from helping businesses position for growth capital raises from venture capital, growth & private equity, family offices, and strategic investors.
5. Investment Companies Services: Services to investment companies including sales, marketing, promotion, research, fundraising, and market making. £8.4bn funds raised since inception.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cavendish Corporate Finance is a UK-based full-service investment bank providing integrated corporate finance advisory services to public and private companies. Core service lines include private and public M&A advisory, equity capital markets and corporate broking (including IPO, FCA sponsor and AIM Nominated Adviser services), debt advisory, and private growth capital. The firm specialises in the UK mid-market with typical transaction values of £10m to £300m and is a member of the Oaklins global M&A network spanning 40 countries.

Product overview

Cavendish is a full-service investment bank providing integrated corporate finance advisory services to public and private companies. The offering comprises distinct service lines including Private M&A (600+ completed sales over 30 years), Public M&A (takeover advisory), Private Growth Capital (equity fundraising), Equity Capital Markets & Corporate Broking (IPO and secondary offerings), Investment Companies (specialized fund services), Debt Advisory (structured financing), and Capital Markets – Private Secondary. Additional offerings include the Technology Hub (research platform for UK tech companies) and a Non-Executive Director Programme (educational events). Services are delivered through 195 investment banking professionals across UK offices in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Birmingham, with global reach through Oaklins membership in 40 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private M&A Mid-market M&A advisory covering both sell-side and buy-side transactions, specialising in companies valued between £10 million and £300 million. Over 600 company sales completed over 30 years.
• Public M&A Strategic advisory services for UK public takeover activity, including bid defence, transaction planning, and regulatory guidance for listed companies.
• Private Growth Capital Growth equity advisory connecting ambitious businesses with venture capital, growth equity, family offices, and strategic investors for primary capital raises.
• Equity Capital Markets & Corporate Broking Comprehensive ECM services including IPO advisory, secondary placings, accelerated bookbuilds, market making, and ongoing corporate broking with research support. Includes FCA sponsor and AIM Nominated Adviser services.
• Investment Companies Services Specialised services for listed investment companies including sales and marketing, research, fundraising, and market making, supporting 30 corporate clients with £9.6bn combined market capitalisation. 6 FTSE 250 brokerships.
• Debt Advisory Debt financing structuring and execution services covering acquisition financing, refinancing, recapitalisation, and alternative lending solutions. Over £1.1bn raised across 53 transactions, with 180+ UK lender relationships.
• Capital Markets – Private Secondary Secondary market transaction capabilities for private capital markets, enabling liquidity events and secondary share sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ successful company sales completed over 30 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• OaklinsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCavendish is a member of Oaklins, the world's leading mergers and acquisitions advisers in the mid-market with 800 M&A professionals in 60 offices across 40 countries. This partnership provides Cavendish with unparalleled global coverage and access to the international market through local representation. 339 closed deals in 2023 worth US$27.8 billion of which 93 were cross-border.
• Helm (formerly The Supper Club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelm is an exclusive community for founders of scale-ups beyond £1m, holding experiences for 400+ members including intimate round-table events, online sessions, and high-end social events. Helm aims to cultivate a vibrant community where members can share ideas, collaborate, and enjoy exceptional cultural and culinary experiences.
• EnCircle MentoringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnCircle Mentoring Circles are aimed at professionals looking to take the next step in their career. Monthly group mentoring sessions led by senior figures from financial and professional services who share personal experiences and discuss tools required to navigate career barriers.
• Coutts BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoutts is a prestigious private bank and wealth management firm headquartered in London. They offer investment management, private banking, and wealth planning services. Official banking and wealth management partner to Team GB. Provides networking opportunities for founders and dedicated support for those planning a business exit.
• Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCavendish partners with the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub on the Shott Scale Up Accelerator programme, built to help the UK's most ambitious deep tech leaders scale with confidence. The programme develops strategic clarity, peer networks, and leadership capability.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WH Ireland: AIM-listed UK wealth manager and corporate broking house; comparable mid-market M&A and capital markets coverage, particularly in technology and growth sectors.
• finnCap: Pre-merger predecessor entity to the other half of Cavendish; UK mid-market M&A and capital markets adviser, providing a direct historical benchmark for the integrated platform.
• Singer Capital Markets: UK mid-market broker and adviser with research, corporate broking, and primary capital raising; directly overlaps with Cavendish's investment companies and small-mid cap franchise.
• Panmure Liberum: UK mid-market advisory and corporate broking house formed from the merger of Panmure Gordon and Liberum; competes head-to-head with Cavendish in mid-cap IPOs, secondary placings, and NOMAD mandates.
• Peel Hunt: London-listed UK mid-market investment bank offering M&A advisory, corporate broking, and research across similar £10m–£500m deal sizes; directly competes with Cavendish for AIM and Main Market mandates.
• Cenkos Securities: Pre-merger predecessor entity to half of Cavendish; specialist UK growth companies adviser and corporate broker, providing a direct historical and operational benchmark for Cavendish's ECM franchise.
• Shore Capital: AIM and Main Market-focused UK investment group with corporate advisory, broking, and fund management; closely comparable in mid-market M&A and equity capital markets activities.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln International: Global mid-market M&A advisor with strong European mid-market presence; competes with Cavendish for cross-border UK and European mid-market sell-side mandates within the Oaklins competitive set.
• Canaccord Genuity: Global mid-market investment bank with strong UK presence in growth and mid-cap M&A and ECM; broader scale and product set than Cavendish but overlapping target clients in the £50m–£500m range.
• Houlihan Lokey: Global mid-market M&A advisor with significant UK coverage; competes with Cavendish on larger UK mid-market sell-side and buy-side mandates and on debt advisory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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