In today’s fast-paced innovation economy, high-growth businesses often face a critical funding gap between equity rounds. Traditional financing routes may not align with the unique risk profiles and capital needs of venture-backed companies. Whether it's extending runway, accelerating product development, or scaling operations, founders and investors alike are seeking smart, flexible alternatives to equity dilution. This is where venture debt becomes a strategic tool—yet navigating its complexities requires specialist legal insight.

At Shoosmiths, our dedicated venture debt practice is uniquely positioned to support both borrowers and lenders across the venture ecosystem. We advise on the full spectrum of venture debt transactions, from structuring and negotiating term sheets to drafting robust loan and security documentation. With deep sector knowledge, commercial acumen, and a collaborative approach, we help clients unlock growth capital while managing risk. Whether you're a scaling tech company or a fund deploying capital, Shoosmiths delivers the legal clarity and market insight to make venture debt work for you.

• acting for Palatine GC Holdings Limited in relation to a £2.5m term loan facility agreement to Advance AI Ltd

• acting for Palatine Growth Credit in relation to a term loan facilities agreement of £2m made available to Voly Group Ltd to finance the acquisition of Voyonic Crewing Limited

• acting for a private equity lender on a £5.5m term facility to a consumer technology provider

• acting for a fund manager on a £4m loan (to sit alongside an equity investment) to a video intelligence provider

• acting for a loan provider in relation to £3.5m term and revolving facilities to fund the acquisition of a leading software provider in the fuel industry

• acting for a private equity lender in relation to a £3m term facility to a software development company