How to Finance an MBI: Key Questions Answered – Expert Q&A & Live MBI Case Study

The Business Finance Podcast

🎙 The Business Finance Podcast | Management Buy-Ins (MBIs) Explained
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In this episode of The Business Finance Podcast, Jack Seymour and Phil Murphy dive into the world of Management Buy-Ins (MBIs) — a powerful acquisition strategy for entrepreneurs and investors. If you're exploring business acquisitions or want to understand the difference between MBIs and MBOs, this episode is packed with practical insights, expert guidance, and real-world examples.
🔍 Topics Covered:
00:24 – What is a Management Buy-In (MBI)?
01:05 – How MBIs differ from MBOs
01:31 – Advantages & disadvantages of MBIs
02:36 – Typical MBI process
03:42 – Funding options for MBIs
05:07 – Common challenges in MBIs
07:20 – How long does an MBI take?
08:27 – 💼 Deal of the Week: A post-acquisition success story involving £150,000 unsecured funding
11:44 – A shoutout to the Panath Town U13s football team!
💡 Key Takeaways:
Understand how MBI's work and how they differ from MBOs
Learn about typical deal structures and funding routes (including asset-based lending, private equity, and vendor finance)
Hear about the real-life challenges buyers face — and how to overcome them
Discover how The Best Finance Group helps speed up deals by accessing the whole lending market
📣 Got a commercial finance requirement?
Visit: https://www.thebestgroup.co.uk

🧠 Featured Experts:
Phil Murphy – Business Finance Expert
Jack Seymour – Acquisition Finance Expert
💼 Ideal for:
Aspiring business acquirers
Corporate finance advisors
SME owners planning an exit
Private investors and entrepreneurs
🛠️ Useful Resources:
📚 Book Mentioned: The Exit Roadmap by Chris Spratling
Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Exit-Roadmap-insiders-business-profitably-ebook/dp/B0F5YB9YWQ
💬 Contact Best Finance Group: https://www.thebestgroup.co.uk
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