London Capital Market Advisers to Growing Companies: Go Public & Raise Funds in the UK, US & Europe
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are publicly traded companies with no commercial activities created to acquire or merge with an operating company. SPACs provide a convenient route to take small caps public that is faster and cheaper than an initial public offering (IPO) and less dependent on market conditions.
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A private placement or non-public offering is a sale of stocks or shares to a small group of pre-selected investors. Private placements are often a cheaper source of capital than a public offering and involve less burdensome regulatory requirements.
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A Eurobond is an interest-bearing security listed on a recognised stock exchange and denominated in a currency different from the local market where it is issued. As a result, companies can choose favourable countries with lower interest rates to issue bonds, thereby reducing borrowing costs.
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An initial coin offering (ICO) is an alternative way to fund your company’s future through the creation and sale of a digital coin instead of going through an IPO. Supported by blockchain technology, it is a quicker and more efficient way of raising capital.
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Calculate the potential market value of your small cap company with our easy-to-use market cap (market capitalisation) calculator. Discover your company’s estimated worth and estimated initial market cap in seconds. This key information that investors want to know is just a few mouse clicks away.
Public companies face more scrutiny than private enterprises, particularly around financial performance. So, how can you be sure you’re ready to be put under such a microscope? Our Going Public Readiness Check will help you understand where your company stands and whether going public is right for you now.
Brexit has happened, and the United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union. Although many rules have changed, the UK is still a highly attractive place to invest and grow, rich with opportunities for national and international companies.
Stock Markets We Recommend
Choosing where to list is one of the most critical steps to consider after deciding to go public. As financial markets become increasingly global, companies have a lot more choices. We recommend the following:
Denmark
Nasdaq First North Copenhagen
Austria
MTF Vienna
England
AQSE Growth Market London
USA
OTCQB Venture Market New York
US Entrepreneurs, Take Your Company Public in Europe!
It’s Faster… It’s Easier… And it Comes With Benefits Simply Not Available With OTCBB & Pink Sheets
Strategies For Going Public
By going public, private companies can raise funds, access deep liquidity pools and provide original investors with an exit. But what are the different ways for a business to end up on a stock exchange?
An IPO is the first time a company makes shares available to the public on a stock exchange. Consequently, a firm goes from having a few owners to being owned by potentially thousands of shareholders.
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The process in which a private company becomes public by purchasing control of a shell, an already publicly trading company with little or no operating business. It is faster and cheaper than a traditional IPO.
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With a direct listing companies list on a public market by directly selling existing shares to investors, bypassing the IPO process and avoiding hefty underwriters’ fees. Founders maintain control over their business because there is no dilution of shares, and shareholders are free to sell their shares at any time because there is no lock-up period.
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This hybrid debt security starts out as a bond but may be converted into a predetermined number of shares of the issuing company at certain times during the bond’s life. With bonds, small caps can raise funds without diluting ownership.
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A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a publicly traded shell company created solely to purchase an existing private company. When a business is acquired by a SPAC, it becomes public without going through an IPO.
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Why Choose Swordblade & Co?
We believe it’s essential to have experienced advisers in your corner to help you navigate the complex process of going public. UK-based Swordblade & Co advises and guides talented and ambitious entrepreneurs worldwide who want to grow their companies. We work across diverse industries, providing highly customised services to a wide range of clients: from small caps to major multinationals.
Although we don’t raise capital, we’ll identify a dream team of service professionals such as accountants and legal experts to help you become a publicly traded entity. We know the challenges growing companies face and will draw on our extensive knowledge and experience to guide you to a successful entry into the public arena.
Our track record is not only measured on our results but also our many client testimonials. We take great pride in our international business roots and put our expertise at your disposal so we can grow together. We know that when your company succeeds, so do we.
