Management Buyin (MBI) Financing 

Step In. Scale Up. 
Are you an experienced leadership team ready to take the reins of a business and drive its next phase of growth? A Management Buy-In (MBI) offers a powerful route to acquire a controlling interest in an established company—allowing you to apply your expertise, vision, and leadership to build long-term value. 

Why Consider an MBI? 

For ambitious management teams, an MBI presents a unique opportunity to take charge of a business with existing operations, market share, and customer relationships—while shaping its future. But executing a successful MBI demands more than ambition. It requires precision, alignment, and expert navigation of a highly dynamic deal environment. 

Key considerations include: 

  • Structuring the deal to ensure financial sustainability
  • Balancing debt and equity to optimise capital efficiency
  • Aligning with selling shareholders, investors, and internal stakeholders
  • Ensuring strong post-transaction governance and strategy execution 

Poorly structured MBIs can result in overleveraging, stakeholder misalignment, or missed growth targets. Getting the right advisory support early on is critical. 

An MBI may be the right path if:

  • You are a high-performing management team with a proven track record
  • You’ve identified a business with operational upside and market potential
  • You are prepared to lead the company and take on ownership responsibility
  • You can attract capital on favourable terms
  • You have a plan to win stakeholder trust and drive value creation post-transaction
  • You’re confident you can raise the right capital on favourable terms

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What Is an MBI? 

A Management Buy-In (MBI) is a transaction in which an external management team acquires a significant or controlling interest in a company. Unlike an MBO, where the existing team leads the buyout, an MBI involves new leadership stepping in with a plan to unlock untapped potential. MBI financing typically involves a combination of: 

  • Senior debt for core acquisition funding
  • Mezzanine financing to fill structural capital gaps
  • Equity contributions from the management team and potentially private equity partners 

Partnering with a private equity sponsor can provide strategic capital, operational insight, and long-term growth alignment. 

Why You Need a Specialist Advisor 

MBIs are complex. Success hinges on structuring the deal correctly, securing the right capital mix, and aligning all parties around a shared vision. Key challenges include: 

  • Designing a capital structure that balances flexibility with growth
  • Navigating lender and investor expectations across regions and sectors
  • Addressing risk factors, governance frameworks, and integration plans 
  • Building credibility with shareholders, boards, and employees 

How Fuse Capital Helps 

Fuse Capital specialises in advising incoming management teams and private equity sponsors on mid-market MBI transactions. Our support includes: 

  • Structuring and modelling robust, future-fit financing strategies
  • Access to a curated, global network of capital providers across the UK, Europe, and APAC
  • Hands-on guidance to shape compelling deal narratives and align stakeholders
  • Deep experience navigating cross-border nuances, industry-specific risks, and growth objectives 

We partner with you at every step—from feasibility to funding to final execution—with a transparent, outcome-focused approach that aligns with your long-term goals. 

Ready to Lead from the Front? 

Connect with Fuse Capital’s expert team to explore how we can help you structure and secure the right MBI deal—so you can step in, scale up, and shape the business you believe in. 

Why Choose Us?

As your trusted debt advisory partner, we provide the expertise and support you need to navigate the complexities of funding. Here's what sets us apart:

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Trusted by over 550+ businesses across the UK, Europe and APAC, we deliver strategic insight and tailored funding solutions that drive sustainable, long-term growth.

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What Happens Next?

At Fuse Capital, we’ve been supporting businesses with strategic debt solutions since 2013. Once we receive your details, here’s what happens next:

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    Initial Consultation

    We’ll arrange a discovery call to understand your business model, funding requirements, and growth ambitions. This helps us evaluate whether there’s a good strategic fit.

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    Information Gathering & Review

    If we proceed, our team will work closely with you to gather key financial and operational information. We’ll conduct a preliminary review to ensure we have a clear and accurate picture of your business.

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    Investment Committee Review

    Your opportunity is then assessed by our investment committee. We take a considered, selective approach progressing only where we believe we can deliver real value. If there’s alignment, we’ll recommend the most effective funding strategy tailored to your needs and proceed with next steps thereafter.