Elite Security has secured an invoice finance facility from eCapital to support its expansion across the UK.
The company is led by managing director Emma Lovett and her husband James Lovett, who oversees field operations. As demand increased throughout 2024, Elite Security faced growing pressure on cash flow due to high upfront equipment costs and weekly payroll commitments. To maintain momentum, the company turned to invoice finance for the first time.
Emma comments: “We’ve always been a small husband-and-wife team. When we decided to expand, we knew we needed the right kind of funding partner to help us do it sustainably. That’s when we began working with eCapital, and the positive difference in our cash flow has been huge. We’d built the company to a good size, but managing cash flow while expanding was incredibly stressful. As a service business, everything we do costs money upfront.”
“That’s where eCapital came into their own. We can work a week, invoice a week, and pay our staff and suppliers on time. We can even negotiate better supplier terms because we know we have a reliable pot of cash available. Having eCapital onboard enables us to push for that success without putting strain on our operations.
She adds: “We want to keep growing, year on year. And now, with the right support behind us, we’re in the perfect position to do it.”
Eileen Creely, Regional Managing Director North, at eCapital, says: “By unlocking the cash tied up in their invoices, we’re helping Elite Security manage the pressures of upfront costs, take on more work, and scale with confidence. We’re proud to support their continued growth and long-term vision.”
