Compass Business Finance

Based in Kent, Compass Business Finance provides tailored funding solutions for large format print, signage, display graphics, and visual communications businesses across the UK.

Compass is an independent finance specialist, helping businesses invest in the equipment and technology needed to support growth. With extensive experience in the print and graphics sector, the team works closely with sign makers, exhibition specialists, display producers, wide format printers, and visual communications companies to deliver funding solutions aligned to their commercial objectives.

The company arranges a wide range of finance facilities, including asset finance, hire purchase, finance leasing, capital release, and unsecured business loans. These solutions enable businesses to turn their business ambitions into reality through investment in wide format printers, flatbed printers, CNC routers, digital cutting systems, automated finishing equipment, software, and production workflow technology while preserving cash flow and maintaining financial flexibility. Compass also helps businesses unlock capital from existing assets, providing additional funding to support recruitment, expansion, stock purchases, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives.

As an accredited delivery partner of the British Business Bank, Compass can provide access to government-backed funding schemes where appropriate. The team also works alongside equipment manufacturers, distributors, and industry partners to create funding packages that support technology adoption and business development. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, Compass takes the time to understand each business, structuring facilities around operational requirements, project pipelines, and future growth plans.

Operating throughout the UK, Compass supports businesses of all sizes, from independent sign makers and regional display specialists to multi-site print and visual communications companies, providing responsive, relationship-driven finance solutions that help turn ambition into sustainable growth.

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Growth Guarantee Scheme

Growth Guarantee Scheme

Government backed Growth Guarantee Scheme facilities deliver flexible growth capital for print and packaging businesses.
Merger & Acquisition Funding

Merger & Acquisition Funding

Structured acquisition funding packages enable print business expansion through strategic mergers and management buy-outs.
Unsecured loans

Unsecured Loans

Fast unsecured business loans provide flexible term funding for print software, VAT, and operational capital.
Asset based lending

Asset Based Lending

Asset Based Lending combines invoice finance with unencumbered machinery equity to maximise business borrowing power.
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Asset Finance

Flexible Asset Finance solutions enable print businesses to acquire machinery while preserving working capital.