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Capital markets
Advice on raising capital for growth, acquisitions, and refinancing, from the investors and lenders best suited to the business.
Raising capital
The terms of a raise stay with a company long after the money is spent. Structure, price, and the choice of investor decide how much control owners keep and how much room the business has for its next step.
We advise middle-market companies on growth capital, recapitalizations, acquisition funding, and refinancing. We build the investment case, find the investors and lenders that fit, and run a process that gives our clients several offers to choose from.
Our aim is the best terms available and a deal that fits the owner’s long-term plans.
Services
From a first institutional raise to a full recapitalization, we match the type of capital to the company’s stage, cash flow, and goals.
Growth equity
Minority or majority equity to fund expansion, new markets, or new products, with terms that keep the owner involved.
Private placements
Equity and debt offerings placed directly with institutional investors, family offices, and other qualified investors.
Private credit
Senior, unitranche, mezzanine, and hybrid debt from non-bank lenders, sized to the company’s cash flow.
Acquisition financing
Capital for a specific acquisition or a series of them, arranged to match the deal timeline.
Recapitalizations
Changing the capital structure to give shareholders cash, repay existing debt, or support a change of ownership.
Minority investments
Cash for owners or growth capital from a minority partner, with governance terms that protect control.
Structured securities
Preferred equity, convertible notes, and similar instruments when plain equity or debt is not the best fit.
Refinancing
Replacing or restructuring existing debt to extend maturities, lower cost, or loosen covenants.
How a raise runs
We manage the raise from start to funding so management can stay focused on the company.
Strategy
How much to raise, and the right mix of equity and debt.
Investment case
A clear story backed by financial analysis and projections.
Targeting
A short list of investors and lenders whose mandate fits.
Negotiation
Competing term sheets compared on price, structure, and control.
Funding
Diligence, documents, and closing of the capital.
Who provides the capital
Investors differ in the returns, control, and timeline they expect. We approach the ones whose mandate fits your company.
Private equity
Majority and minority investors in established, cash-generating businesses.
Family offices
Patient capital with flexible structures and long holding periods.
Private credit funds
Non-bank lenders offering senior, unitranche, and mezzanine debt.
Strategic investors
Operating companies investing for market access or a partnership.
Institutional investors
Funds that take part in private placements and structured offerings.
Common questions
How much capital can a middle-market company raise?
It depends on revenue, profitability, growth, and the type of capital. Equity raises are sized around the growth plan and valuation, while debt capacity mostly follows earnings and cash flow. We set a realistic range in the first stage of the engagement.
Should we raise equity or debt?
Debt usually costs less and avoids dilution, but it needs steady cash flow and adds fixed payments. Equity gives more flexibility and a partner, in exchange for ownership. Many raises use both. We model the options side by side so the trade-offs are clear.
How long does a capital raise take?
Most private raises take three to six months from engagement to funding, depending on the structure and how many investors are involved.
Will we give up control of the company?
Not necessarily. Many capital raises are minority investments or debt, where the existing owners keep control. We negotiate board seats and investor rights as carefully as price.
What do investors want to see?
A clear record of past performance, a credible growth plan, an experienced management team, and a defined use for the money. We help prepare each of these before any investor conversation starts.
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