How to Finance an MBI: Key Questions Answered – Expert Q&A & Live MBI Case Study
Published on
June 19, 2025
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 Penarth Town U13’s football team!
Key Takeaways: Understand how MBIs 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
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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:
