{"id":479895,"date":"2023-03-06T09:58:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T09:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=479895"},"modified":"2026-02-11T01:45:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T01:45:39","slug":"revenue-based-financing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/revenue-based-financing","title":{"rendered":"Revenue-based financing UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"content\"><\/h3><p>When it comes to getting funding for your business, there are many different options to explore. Taking out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\">business loan<\/a> is one of the most popular options, but it won\u2019t be the right choice for everyone. <\/p><p>Another, slightly different possibility is revenue-based finance. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about how it works. <\/p><h3 id=\"learn\">What is revenue-based financing?<\/h3><p>Revenue-based financing is a type of business lending where you receive a lump sum in exchange for a percentage of your future revenue. <\/p><p>The loan is usually repaid in monthly instalments, but the amount you pay each month will be tied to how well your business is doing. This means that when your business is doing well, you\u2019ll pay a higher amount each month and clear the loan faster. But when business is slower, your monthly repayment will be smaller and you\u2019ll have a longer repayment term. This makes it a particularly good option for seasonal businesses like hotels. <\/p><p>Applying for revenue-based finance can be a lot simpler compared to other forms of funding. You won\u2019t usually need to provide as much information and you can often connect your business bank account via open banking. You won\u2019t usually need to provide a business plan either. <\/p><p>What\u2019s more, there\u2019s no need to secure your loan against an asset, give up equity or worry about interest rates as you\u2019ll be charged a flat fee instead. You also won\u2019t need to sign a personal guarantee.<\/p><h3>How does revenue-based financing work?<\/h3><p>Let\u2019s say your business wants to borrow \u00a315,000 to buy new equipment. Your lender will examine your financial history and your turnover and decide whether they are happy to let you borrow that amount. If they are, you\u2019ll need to agree what percentage of your turnover you should repay each month. <\/p><p>Let\u2019s say you agree to 5%. In your first month, you make \u00a330,000. This means you\u2019ll need to pay a monthly instalment of \u00a31,500. In the second month, your turnover drops to \u00a320,000, and so you\u2019ll pay a smaller amount of \u00a31,000. <\/p><p>The better your business is performing, the more you\u2019ll repay each month and the shorter your loan term. <\/p><h3>Who offers revenue-based financing?<\/h3><p>You won\u2019t be able to apply for revenue-based financing at your local high street bank, but there are a number of specialist providers that offer this type of funding. These include: <\/p><ul><li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/uncapped\">Uncapped <\/a><\/li><li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/iwoca\">Iwoca <\/a><\/li><li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/fleximize\">Fleximize <\/a><\/li><li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/365-business-finance\">365 Business Finance <\/a><\/li><li>FundSquire<\/li><li>Liberis<\/li><li>Outfund<\/li><\/ul><h3>When do companies seek revenue-based financing options?<\/h3><p>Companies might seek revenue-based financing if they are looking to expand, hire more staff, launch a new product or invest in a marketing campaign. They might prefer this option if they want to avoid personally guaranteeing a loan or selling equity.<\/p><h3>Pros and cons of revenue-based finance<\/h3><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>Flexible repayments \u2013 you pay more when business is doing well and less when business slows<\/li>\n                                    <li>Quick and easy to apply<\/li>\n                                    <li>Can be cheaper than other finance options<\/li>\n                                    <li>No need to pay interest or personally guarantee the loan<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>You must have a regular income stream<\/li>\n                                    <li>You might not be able to borrow as much as you could with other funding options<\/li>\n                                    <li>Best for shorter-term loans \u2013 you won\u2019t be able to borrow over a longer period of time<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>What are the risks of revenue-based financing?<\/h3><p>The main risk is your business\u2019 ability to repay the amount borrowed. If you don\u2019t generate much revenue, paying the loan back will take a very long time. It\u2019s therefore best to only choose this option if your business is growing and you\u2019re confident that revenue will be high in the future. <\/p><h3>What are the eligibility requirements for a revenue-based loan?<\/h3><p>If you apply for a revenue-based loan, the lender will examine your business turnover and financial history to assess how much you can afford to borrow. Exact eligibility requirements will depend on the lender, but you might be able to borrow between 2 to 4 times your monthly revenue. <\/p><p>Your business will usually need to have been trading for at least 3 to 6 months and some providers might require your business to have an online model, such as SaaS, subscription or ecommerce. Once approved, you should receive your funding within 48 hours.<\/p><h4> Typical eligibility requirements<\/h4><ul class=\"list-4\"><li>Trading for a minimum of 3 to 6 months<\/li><li>Some providers may require your business to have an online model<\/li><li>Minimum turnover based on the provider&#8217;s requirements, for example \u00a310,000 per month<\/li><\/ul><h3>Alternative types of business funding available<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re not sure whether revenue-based funding is right for you, there are other options that are worth considering. Some of these are outlined below:<\/p><h4>Business loans<\/h4><p>Business loans are a popular way to borrow funds. You receive a lump sum which you then repay in fixed monthly instalments over a set term. Interest will be added to your repayments. <\/p><p>To get the best interest rates your business will need to have a good credit rating.<\/p><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\">Business loans<\/a><\/p><h4>Asset finance<\/h4><p>Asset finance gives you access to business equipment, machinery and vehicles without the need to pay for them upfront. The two most common forms of asset finance are hire purchase and lease financing.<\/p><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/asset-based-loans\">Asset finance<\/a><\/p><h4>Business credit cards<\/h4><p>A business credit card offers a flexible way to borrow money. Your business will be given a line of credit up to a set limit which you can use as and when required. You then repay the amount borrowed in flexible monthly instalments. If you don\u2019t pay off the balance in full each month, you will usually pay interest. Like business loans, to get the most competitive rates, you\u2019ll need a good credit score. <\/p><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-credit-cards\">Business credit cards<\/a><\/p><h4>Invoice financing<\/h4><p>This option lets you borrow money based on what your customers owe you which means you get paid faster. The lender will advance you a percentage of the invoice value upfront, typically up to 95%. When the invoices are due, the lender collects the amount owed from the customer and then pays you the remaining balance minus any fees or charges. <\/p><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-loans\/invoice-financing\">Invoice financing<\/a><\/p><h4>Crowdfunding<\/h4><p>With equity crowdfunding, you raise funds for your business from a number of investors. You will need to list your business on an online platform and investors can then buy shares in your company. <\/p><h4>Angel investors<\/h4><p>Angel investors are high-net-worth private individuals who invest their own funds into a small business in return for a minority stake. It might be a one-off investment or they might offer several cash injections spread out over time. <\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000000\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is revenue-based financing a business loan?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Revenue-based financing is a type of business lending where you sacrifice a percentage of your future turnover for cash. Unlike traditional business loans, you don\u2019t pay interest \u2013 the amount you repay will be tied to your monthly turnover.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000001\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is revenue-based financing risky?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>All types of borrowing carry an element of risk, but revenue-based financing is often seen as lower risk. That\u2019s because you won\u2019t lose a stake in your business, so you\u2019ll maintain control, and your loan is not secured against anything. What\u2019s more, your repayments are flexible which means that you only pay a higher amount if business is going well. During times when your sales slow down, you\u2019ll pay less.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000002\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is revenue-based financing debt or equity?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Revenue-based financing is often considered a hybrid of equity and debt financing. Unlike equity financing, the lender does not own a stake in the business and unlike debt financing, interest is not paid on the amount borrowed and there are no fixed payments.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000003\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can a startup take out a revenue-based loan?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, as long as your business has been trading for at least 3 to 6 months and has a regular income stream. 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