The Forefront of Debt Funding

Providing flexible long-term debt funding for growth capital, shareholder transactions and property development.

FDC supports established mid-market SME businesses and Property Developers in the UK, offering debt investments between £1million and £20million.

Welcome to Frontier Development Capital

FDC’s mission is to be at the frontier of the funding gap, pushing the boundaries of alternative lending by providing debt funding with flexible terms and supporting business growth. We strive to be a responsible long-term investment partner, pledging far more than capital when we invest in your business.

Backing mid-market SME businesses  across a broad spectrum of sectors, locations and transactions.
A proven track record of property finance that kick-starts commercial, residential and speculative developments.
If you are an adviser to an SME who is looking for finance, visit our adviser page to enquire.

Mercia targets up to £500m for UK Real Estate Development Fund

Mercia Asset Management PLC is seeking commitments for up to £500million for its UK Real Estate Development Debt Fund, providing institutional investors with access to a specialist private credit strategy focused on UK industrial and logistics developments.

The fund will provide senior secured lending to experienced developers, with all investments benefiting from first-charge security and a disciplined underwriting framework.

The strategy is managed by Frontier Development Capital (FDC), part of Mercia Asset Management.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II

Fund manager for MEIF II – Debt Finance for the West Midlands

We’re delighted to be able to announce the launch of MEIF II – Debt Finance for West Midlands’ SME businesses. Available investment from £100,000 to £2million, to support your business’ growth ambitions. Find out more and apply online:

Latest news:

Manufacturing champion secures £1m loan for further investment in factories

A company that manufactures components for the defence and security sectors has secured a £1m loan for further investment in its factories.
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FDC backs private equity buy-out at leading TikTok agency

A leading influencer marketing agency founded by a former TikTok employee has undergone a private equity buy-out backed by a seven-figure loan from Frontier Development Capital.
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FDC backs buy-out at luxury wine cellar specialist

A company that is renowned worldwide for its luxury wine cellars has completed a management buy-out backed by a £2.3m loan from Frontier Development Capital.
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Funding helps secure future of historic hospital and create 43 new homes

A scheme to create 43 new homes at a site in Shropshire is set to go ahead after the developer secured £942,058 of gap funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), through fund manager Frontier Development Capital..
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