Cross-Border Expansion, Strategic Trade Corridors & Credit Market Evolution

UK–India Trade Pact: A New Corridor for Scale and Capital

The UK–India agreement aims to lower tariffs, streamline standards, and expand market access. For UK companies, India offers scale and digital demand. For Indian companies, the UK provides a gateway to sophisticated capital markets, R&D partnerships, and high-value services.

Funding angle

• Cross-border expansion benefits from structured debt to fund pilots, local operations, receivables, and inventory — without dilution.
• Blended approaches such as revenue-based, asset-backed, and working-capital lines help smooth the ramp-up phase before equity.

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Asia Pacific’s Private Credit Boom: Opportunities, Risks, and What’s Next

Private credit in the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing rapid growth as investors seek higher yields and diversified returns amid volatile public markets. Institutional and sovereign investors are increasing allocations, while Singapore, India, and Indonesia are emerging as key hubs.

However, as more capital flows in, competition and yield compression are rising. Opportunities lie in mid-market lending, distressed debt, and sector-specific strategies like healthcare and infrastructure finance.

At the same time, risks are growing — including limited transparency, weak secondary markets, and inconsistent legal enforcement across Asian jurisdictions. The IMF and regulators warn of potential systemic risks due to opaque structures and limited liquidity.

The outlook remains cautiously optimistic: success will depend on better governance, data-driven credit assessment, and platform-driven transparency as the market matures.

Germany’s Global M&A Appetite: What’s Driving the Upturn

German acquirers have re-accelerated outbound deals across industrial automation, defence-adjacent technologies, digital infrastructure, and sustainability-linked assets. The strategic intent: de-risk supply chains, acquire advanced IP, and secure share in high-growth segments.

What’s evident in current dealmaking

• Portfolio diversification via bolt-on acquisitions that add capabilities, geography, or recurring revenue.
• Strong attraction to US targets for technology depth, scalable markets, and exit optionality.
• More disciplined structures: earn-outs, deferred consideration, and seller notes to balance risk.

Implications for founders preparing for a sale or strategic investment

Elevate defensible IP, repeatable unit economics, and integration readiness.
Consider staple financing (pre-arranged debt options) to expand the buyer pool and support valuation.
Expect structured negotiations featuring MAC clauses, working-capital collars, and ESG/AI governance representations

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At Fuse Capital, we collaborate with introducers who connect high-growth businesses to flexible funding solutions. Whether you’re a corporate finance advisor, accountant, consultant, or intermediary, partnering with us means expanding your client offering while earning success-based commissions.

Our introducer network benefits from:

• Access to 150+ active lenders across private credit, venture debt, and asset-based finance.
• Dedicated support from our regional teams in the UK, EU, and APAC.
• Transparent fee structures and real-time deal visibility through our Introducer Portal.

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Founder Toolkit: Preparing for a Private Debt Raise

Financial readiness

• Maintain weekly cash visibility and a 13-week forecast
• Track key metrics: NRR, gross margin, CAC payback, churn scenarios

Facility alignment

• Working capital for receivables or inventory
• Term or project-linked lines for production and long-dated revenue
• Bridge facilities to protect valuation ahead of equity rounds

Governance

• Clear KPIs and covenant monitoring
• Organised diligence folders and a single deal lead for coordination

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Private Debt Beyond Direct Lending: The 2025–2026 Playbook

Direct lending remains the core of private credit, but capital is rapidly expanding into adjacent, asset-linked strategies that reflect real operating fundamentals.

Emerging structures

• Specialty finance backed by receivables, subscriptions, or contracted projects
• NAV-based and asset-backed facilities driving liquidity and scale
• Semi-liquid vehicles meeting LP demand for flexibility

Why borrowers prefer them

• Flexible repayments aligned with cash cycles
• Faster access to capital versus equity rounds
• Retain ownership while funding growth or bridging milestones

Lender expectations

• Mature reporting and data transparency
• Clear use of funds tied to measurable ROI

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We help high-growth companies structure tailored, non-dilutive funding solutions that drive expansion, liquidity, and strategic flexibility across the UK, EU, and APAC regions.