The deal expands Pivot’s funding capacity and strengthens its capital structure, allowing it to support more SME property developers across the UK.
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Pivot Lending Ltd has completed a management buyout and secured a debt and equity package worth over £100m from Foresight Group.
The deal expands Pivot’s funding capacity and strengthens its capital structure, allowing it to support more small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) property developers across the UK.
The management buyout was led by Pivot CEO Shahil Kotecha (pictured, centre) and capital director PakSan Wu (pictured, right).
Graham Emmett (pictured, left) has moved to the role of non-executive chair as part of the transaction.
Foresight Group has provided both a debt facility and equity investment.
Pivot will now be able to offer larger loans, with maximum loan sizes rising to £15m.
The lender will expand its development finance across residential, PRS, commercial, care, PBSA and hospitality sectors.
The deal will also strengthen operating systems, risk frameworks and analytics to improve decision making.
Kotecha said: “Foresight has been a trusted senior lender to the business for the past two years, and this deepened partnership reflects their confidence in our platform, our governance, and our long-term vision.
“This new capital base enables us to accelerate our growth; by scaling our loan book, expanding our product suite and enhancing our technology.”
Oliver Bates, director at Foresight Group, said: “The transaction is an important strategic investment for Foresight’s private credit offering, highlighting our ability to invest at scale and across the capital structure into high quality specialist lenders.
“Pivot has built an impressive presence in the development finance market and we are delighted to back a team with strong sector capability and a clear vision for market leadership.
“We look forward to supporting Shahil, Graham, PakSan and the wider team as they accelerate growth and broaden their offering to developers across the UK.”
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