CORPORATE FINANCE ADVISORY

OUR COMPANY

Founded in 2004, Bristol York is an independent investment bank that provides a comprehensive range of corporate finance advice to private and public companies, financial institutions and management teams across the UK & EU. The team consists of specialist corporate financiers that have over 40 years cumulative experience in the mid-market investment banking industry. The company is truly independent of any other organisation which allows us to provide completely objective advice to our clients.

Bristol York prides itself on building long lasting, trust-based relationships by advocating for our clients throughout transaction lifecycles and therefore becoming its clients’ most trusted advisor. Through its substantial experience, the firm positions its clients for future growth by leveraging its network of high-level connections in UK & EU private equity, venture capital and family offices. As a firm, Bristol York believes that strategic capital is the most valuable source of funding and aims to connect its clients to companies and individuals that can add value to their businesses beyond the cash investment.

ADVISORY FOCUS

Bristol York have expertise in originating, structuring and executing a diverse range of transactions, and over several decades have provided M&A advisory and fundraising services in both public and private markets. Our experience of transacting at every stage of the growth cycle means that we know how to position businesses in order to generate maximum appetite in the market that subsequently helps our clients achieve their long-term goals.

Since the company’s inception in 2004, the business has a proven track record of advising on multiple transactions per year and delivering optimal client outcomes. As an entrepreneurial business, we understand clients’ needs, bringing a unique empathy to our advisory work and providing unfettered access to the necessary resources in order to meet transactional expectations.

CAPITAL RAISING

  • Debt and Equity fundraising for early - growth stage technology ventures

    • Seed - Growth rounds with ticket sizes varying from £1-20m

  • Access to UK & EU investor base complimented by our ecosystem of FCA appointed representatives

  • Preparation of investment materials

  • Implementing valuation methodology

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

  • Pre-transaction support

  • Sell-side and Buy-side advisory

  • Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances

  • Due Diligence

  • Valuation & Fairness Opinions

  • Capital structure optimisation

PUBLIC MARKETS

  • Advising on and assisting business preparing for IPO

    • Support on admission documents and appointment of listing brokers, NOMAD and lawyers

  • Identifying cash shells

  • Pre-IPO structure including fundraising

  • Private placements and RTOs

STRATEGIC ADVICE

  • Deep sector knowledge

  • Independent Due Diligence

  • Strategic reviews

  • Long term business strategy

SECTOR FOCUS

Bristol York’s team of experienced professionals have considerable knowledge in a wide variety of information, communications and technology (ICT) industry verticals as outlined below.