Pivot increases institutional funding by 50%
Specialist development lender Pivot has agreed a 50% increase in its lending capacity from funds managed by institutional partner Foresight Group.
This boost will allow the business to continue to scale and diversify its offering to brokers and developers.
In November 2023, Pivot secured an initial commitment from funds managed by Foresight when it was brought in to supply senior debt alongside longtime partner Quilam Capital, provider of junior capital and equity.
Pivot has completed close to £250m in transactions to date, in development and short-term lending solutions.
Over the last year, Pivot has concentrated on the depth of its funding and growing its talented team—the latest appointment being Chris King as head of credit.
The lender is starting 2025 with an exceptionally strong pipeline of business across the UK, with particular emphasis on facilities of £1m-£10m for SME developers.
Paksan Wu,capital and treasury director at Pivot, commented: “The relationship we have with our funding partners is a marked USP for Pivot.
“Going beyond the typical dynamic means that we have full support to deliver a clear, compelling offering to a market which is still very much in need of reliable finance solutions.
“Foresight’s approach to development finance completely aligns with our model, and they recognise the strength of our people, processes and tools.”
Founded in 1984, Foresight is a leading investment manager in real assets and capital for growth, with £12.4bn of assets under management. A Senior Revolving Credit Facility has been provided to Pivot by funds managed by Foresight to support the underserved SME development finance market across the UK. Foresight’s Private Credit strategy provides secured wholesale loan facilities to alternative lenders; designing bespoke facilities to enabling innovative finance businesses to scale and better serve their customers.