Raising Debt? Do This First.
Episode 3 of the The Fractional CFO Show with Adam Cooper podcast, hosted by Adam Cooper, titled "Raising Debt? Do This First." was published on February 25, 2026 and runs 34 minutes.
February 25, 2026 ·34m · The Fractional CFO Show with Adam Cooper
Summary
Thinking about raising debt finance for growth, refinancing, acquisitions or working capital? In this episode of The Fractional CFO Show, Adam Cooper speaks with Steve Cockell, Founder of Obica Business Funding and experienced commercial debt advisor, about how the SME funding landscape has changed, and what founders must do before approaching lenders. They discuss: The decline of traditional relationship bankingThe SME funding gap between £500k - £2mInvoice finance vs unsecured cash flow len...
Episode Description
Thinking about raising debt finance for growth, refinancing, acquisitions or working capital?
In this episode of The Fractional CFO Show, Adam Cooper speaks with Steve Cockell, Founder of Obica Business Funding and experienced commercial debt advisor, about how the SME funding landscape has changed, and what founders must do before approaching lenders.
They discuss:
- The decline of traditional relationship banking
- The SME funding gap between £500k - £2m
- Invoice finance vs unsecured cash flow lending vs asset-backed facilities
- How to craft a compelling funding narrative
- When to use a debt advisor
- What lenders really look for in today’s credit environment
If you’re planning business growth and want to use debt finance strategically, this episode will help you approach funding with clarity and confidence.
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