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:

Heating manufacturer acquired by family office in deal backed by FDC

Consort Equipment Products - one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of electric heaters - has been acquired by family-owned investment firm Lifeboat Capital. The deal was backed by a seven-figure debt funding package from Frontier Development Capital (FDC) and other investors.
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Lean software firm aims to be a world leader with help of MEIF funding

A software company that helps clients such as Pfizer and Hitachi transform their manufacturing operations has secured a £200,000 loan from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, through fund manager Frontier Development Capital (FDC).
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Aerospace firm launches world’s first digital test cell

A Warwick aerospace specialist that maintained the engines for the late Queen’s Flight has achieved a world first with the launch of its new multi-million pound test facility.
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RFID specialist on track for growth after buy-out backed by Frontier Development Capital

A fast-growing asset tracking specialist has undergone a management buy-out backed by a £1.5m loan from Frontier Development Capital (FDC).
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