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Our Solutions
Accelerate your growth
Explore our different funding options. We provide founder friendly capital, tailored to support growth at every stage of the funding journey.
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Venture Debt
Looking for a Series A-C round? Want to avoid excess dilution?
Our flexible venture debt offering doesn't require a VC sponsor. That means you can unlock the capital you need without the added dilution. Focus on growth, increase your valuation and lower your cost of funding.
02
Grant Loans
Have you won a grant? Great!
Then comes the headache of financing it. We can help you unlock 80% of your grant upfront, giving you the necessary working capital to complete the project on time.
03
R&D Tax Credit Loans
Are you eligible to claim R&D tax credits?
Spending on innovation can be costly and your tax credits can take time. If you don't want to wait, we can pay 80% of your tax credit upfront so that you can focus on the things that matter.
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Export Finance
Do you export products and services from the UK?
In partnership with the UK Export Finance Department, you can access non-dilutive capital to increase your runway, accelerate your growth and boost your export revenue.
Our Journey in Numbers
500+
Businesses Supported
£100m
Capital Deployed
100+
Years of Experience
< 2%
Loan Loss Rate
Our Story
Nighthawk was founded in 2018 to give ambitious founders more than one path to growth. In Europe, funding options were limited to traditional financing like venture capital and bank debt. Too often, great companies are forced to trade away equity too early, or stall while waiting for the next VC round. We set out to change that.
Backed by over 100 years of experience, Nighthawk is now a multi-product lender, providing founders with capital tailored to each stage of growth.
WHY NIGHTHAWK?
Why are we different?
Our mission is to be the go-to first institutional partner for founders accessing non-dilutive capital
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Incredibly Flexible
We know every business is unique, which is why our facilities are designed to adapt to your needs. From repayment schedules that match your cash flow to milestone-based drawdowns, we build flexibility into every deal. That means you can access capital when it matters most, without being boxed in by rigid structures.
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Committed to the Early Stage
We back ambitious founders early - often as their first institutional lending partner. Unlike many debt providers, we don’t require a VC sponsor to stand behind the deal. Our focus is on your business fundamentals and your vision, not who’s already on your cap table. That means you can access non-dilutive growth capital sooner, building momentum on your own terms.
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Transparent and Fair Practices
At Nighthawk, transparency runs both ways. We expect open communication from the founders we back, and we return that same standard in every aspect of our lending. Our terms are clear, our practices are fair, and there are no hidden surprises. By building trust on both sides, we create lasting partnerships that set companies up for long-term success.
