Workshop 5: Place-based direct lending in the UK lower mid-market

The lower mid-market, companies with EBITDA between £3–10 million, play a significant role in the UK economy, supporting local industries and employment, but are often underserved by traditional sources of capital, creating a financing gap that private credit can address.

We will be discussing why through place based direct lending in the lower mid-market, we aim to deliver meaningful social and economic benefits to local communities while generating strong, risk-adjusted returns.