Securing Growth Capital to Bridge Rounds and Drive Global Expansion

Company Overview

i6 Group is a global leader in cloud-based airplane fuel management optimisation, providing end-to-end solutions for airlines, airports, and fuel suppliers. Their platform enables efficiency, reduces costs, and minimises environmental impact. With a comprehensive suite of tools for managing the entire fuel supply chain, i6 Group serves a loyal, blue-chip customer base of 80+ and is backed by sector-based VCs and institutions, including Shell Ventures, JetBlue Ventures, IAG, and World Kinect.

Challenge

i6 Group needed growth bridging between funding rounds to deliver on contracts and improve overhead, but wanted to avoid further equity dilution. Their management team preferred to focus on running the business rather than the fundraising process, seeking expert support to secure the right funding.

Results

Fuse Capital secured a non-dilutive funding solution, matching i6 Group with the ideal lending partner and preferred terms in record time. This enabled i6 Group to bridge between rounds, support global expansion, and continue their growth trajectory without distraction.

Aviation Fuel Management Software
Bridge between rounds, Global Expansion, Growth

BENEFITS OF THE DEAL

1. Minimise Dilution
Though renowned & great partners, i6’s existing investors are already plenty. i6 thus looked into a non-dilutive option for their bridge fundraising.

2. Speed of Execution & Expertise
i6 Group’s seasoned management team could have handled the process themselves. Yet, they decided to trust experts in Fuse Capital to streamline and quicken the process.

3. Finding the Right Partner
Fuse Capital ensured sourcing the best possible funding partner for this transaction: they knew the space and facilitated i6 Group’s repayment terms according to their business specifics.

 

Partnering with Fuse Capital was a strategic decision that immensely benefited us at i6 Group. Their expertise and speed in securing the ideal venture partner allowed us to focus on our core operations without the distractions of fundraising. This non-dilutive funding solution aligned perfectly with our business goals and growth trajectory.

Chris Mattos
Group Head of Finance
i6 Group
647efc248ea90863fdbf39d6_i6 Group_Web