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Hybrid capital that empowers SME business owners and investors
About Us
Duke is a leading provider of hybrid capital solutions for SME business owners in UK, Europe and North America, combining
the best features of both equity and debt.
Since 2017, Duke has provided unique long-term financing which eliminates re-financing risk and necessity for a short-term exit by providing a unique ‘corporate mortgage’ while also aligning its returns to grow with the success of the business.
Our Offering
Our unique hybrid capital solution caters to the needs of the underserved SME businesses without burdening the owners with a loss of control or refinancing risk. We offer an evergreen capital solution that is ideally suited to fund MBOs and buy-and-build strategies, as well as other corporate events.
For investors, Duke is focused on generating attractive risk-adjusted returns for shareholders and has a track record of achieving this across market cycles. It’s three investment pillars are capital preservation, attractive dividend yield, and to provide upside upon exits.
Our unique hybrid proposition caters to the needs of the underserved SME business community by combining the best of both private equity and credit, without burdening businesses with loss of control or refinancing risk. We offer an evergreen capital solution that is ideally suited to fund MBOs and buy-and-build strategies, as well as other corporate events.
Our innovative ‘corporate mortgage’ product offers shareholders a compelling way to invest in strong private businesses alongside these owners – for considerably lower risk. All of this offers a long-term solution to short-term uncertainty for business owners and investors alike.
Media & News
Lock in this double-digit dividend yield
Hybrid funding provider Duke Capital (DUKE:25.75p) offers investors a tantalising dividend yield of 10.9 per cent even though the board has maintained the 0.7p-a-share quarterly payout for the past four years and paid out cumulative dividends of 21.4p a share over 33 consecutive quarters since inception.
Duke Capital Reports Resilient Interim Results Amid Challenging Market Conditions
Duke Capital Limited reported its interim financial results for the six months ending September 30, 2025, showcasing resilience and a platform for growth despite challenging market conditions. The company achieved a recurring cash revenue of £13.2 million, a 3% increase from the previous year, and maintained a free cash flow [...]
Duke invests £3.7m more as Step expands Irish radio portfolio
Duke Capital announced a £3.7m follow-on investment in Step Investments to support the acquisition of Galway Bay FM, expanding Step’s Irish radio portfolio through its subsidiary Bay Broadcasting.
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Duke Capital Limited is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission as a Financial Firm Business pursuant to The Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022 (no. 2702046).