Raising equity for local SMEs, Investbx incorporates a stock market for West Midlands based companies.
A funding gap exists for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
Gearing levels may become prohibitive, as can the costs of raising small tranches of equity finance by existing means.
Private investors often have limited access to good quality, expanding, local companies. If they do find an interesting investment opportunity, it can be time consuming and costly to get sufficient and independent legal, financial and market information upon which to base their investment decision.
Even where suitable investments are found, their lack of liquidity in the medium and longer term, may not be attractive to investors.
Investbx provides a new, cost effective and innovative solution to these problems.
Investbx intends to help SMEs raise equity finance of up to £2m by introducing them to a wide investor base. Research providers will be commissioned to produce independent information on behalf of the company, made readily available to investors. Subsequently, shares in the company can be traded on a public platform, to encourage liquidity and facilitate an exit route for investors.
Incorporating a stock market dedicated to SMEs, Investbx offers companies and investors an experience different to traditional markets.
Raising Equity
Access to investors can be difficult. Investbx’s primary role is to raise funds for growing SMEs by connecting them with investors. more.
Regional Share Trading Facility
Buy and sell shares in West Midlands based Investbx companies, on a public trading platform via an online auction-driven platform.
Company Showcasing
Showcase your company to potential investors with independent research and your views on how your company will expand. Keep your shareholders and the wider business community informed of your company’s progress, successes and planned activities. more.
Dual Traded Companies
West Midlands based companies already listed on senior markets can promote liquidity by admission to Investbx. Local knowledge and interest in local companies combined with the cost effectiveness of dealing in smaller volumes of stock can promote share dealing. more.
Employee Share Scheme
Through joining Investbx, companies will have the ability to establish a share ownership plan which creates a tangible partnership between business owners and their staff. Employee Share Schemes can help to recruit, retain and reward your greatest asset – people. more.
Closed Shareholder Group
Enable existing shareholders in your company to confidentially and privately exchange shares, without trading your company shares publicly. more.
Investbx Share Account
An Investbx Share Account gives you up to the minute information and expert recommendations, either online or one-to-one advice over the phone, and a cost-effective way to the buy and sell any UK quoted shares.
