Want to grow and expand?
Could investment for growth from UNLIM be the right solution?
Many growing businesses look for investment to help them expand—but not every company needs venture capital or debt financing. At UNLIM, we specialize in growth capital—structured minority equity investment paired with hands-on operational support.
Attracting investment for the first time?
UNLIM is embarking on its inaugural fundraising effort as a dedicated growth capital firm, strategically focused on early-growth manufacturing businesses with functioning operations and limited access to institutional equity. Backed by the operational legacy of Bagfactory, we are purpose-driven to fuel industrial scale-up across Lithuania and the Baltic region. Investing for growth.
First-time fundraisers face a competitive environment—LPs now expect strong differentiation and measurable outcomes.However, despite a dip in debut fund closures, independent and sector focused managers continue to attract significant interest in 2025, especially when clearly aligned with founder expertise and measurable industrial outcomes.
Raising external capital could help you
- Accelerate business growth
- Increase business value
- Selling your business successfully
What's behind investment for growth
Growth capital - also known as growth equity or expansion capital—is a form of private equity investment, typically through minority stakes in businesses that already generate revenue and are ready for scaling. These firms are usually beyond the seed stage but not yet structured for institutional buyouts or public offerings. Growth capital enables expansion without disrupting control or relying on heavy leverage.
At UNLIM, we bring capital to operationally proven manufacturing companies, helping them grow through facility upgrades, capacity expansion, automation, and export entry. We are not financial financiers—we are operational growth partners.
Growth capital could be the right option, if you’re looking for:
- An active investor on your team
- Expertise and support to help you grow your business
- Long-term, flexible capital with no fixed maturity
- Access to additional funding for new projects
Value creation
Unlike finance-only investors, Unlim invests with operational insight derived from real-world manufacturing experience
We apply best practices from Bagfactory UAB: from process optimization to ESG certification and export logistics.
We collaborate with managementteams to deliver meaningful performance gains —improving margins, efficiency, and expansion readiness.
We structure investments as minority equity, preserving founder control while aligning incentives for long-term growth.
Our approach mirrors top-tier growth equity firms that combine capital with hands-on industrial support to drive measurable transformation.
- Talent mapping and search
- Access to new customers
- Board-level support
- Structured learning programmes
- Divestment/exit planning
- A community of founders and top managers
Our investment criteria
We invest in manufacturing companies that fit this profile:
Activities
Result
Production capacity that is already generating revenue and close to profitability.
For growth
a ready-made company
The company has clear plans for growth, with projects such as the acquisition of equipment, the construction of new premises, the expansion of its product range or the development of export markets.
Business
overlapping interests
Companies that value partnerships.
There is potential
grow and expand
Businesses with growth potential.
How to apply
If you are an early stage manufacturing business looking for expansion capital, please submit:
A brief business overview:
- field of activity
- amount of income
- strategic priorities
- current challenges
- development plans
3-5 year growth plan:
- use of capital
- development plan
- strategic priorities
Executive experience:
- experience in manufacturing
- experience in corporate governance
- experience in product development
Key performance indicators:
- annual income
- current profit margin
- production capacity utilisation
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Stages of investment formation
Initial assessment
We look at the business model, the scalability, the team and the fit with our investment direction.
Detailed analysis
We assess development plans, strategy, finances and business processes.
Determining the terms of the investment
We draw up an initial agreement - on the acquisition of the stake, the timetable for using the investment and the growth plan.
Detailed analysis
We analyse production, supply chain, certifications and ESG readiness.
Completion of an investment transaction
We finalise the legal documents, the investment disbursement schedule and the plan to start the cooperation.
Period of cooperation
We are pursuing our growth plan: expanding production, streamlining operations and helping to enter new markets.
Return on investment
We help you prepare for a successful exit - through institutional investment, secondary share sales or other liquidity mechanisms.
Summary
UNLIM is a first-time fundraising growth equity firm with a laser focus on scaling manufacturing companies in their early growth phase. We invest capital and expertise, not control, to help industrial businesses unlock value and sustainable expansion. Our investor pitch is defined by:
- Founder-friendly investment offer
- Operational partnerships based on real production success
- Clear and measurable growth potential aligned with ESG and export development strategies