Business Acquisition Equity Gap & Deal Funding

Business Acquisition Equity Gap & Deal Funding

This service is for buyers with a live business acquisition and a funding shortfall. You already have an LOI or purchase agreement, lender interest or a draft term sheet, and you have put real money into diligence. The missing piece is equity, mezzanine, or a blend that makes the structure acceptable to both the bank and the seller.

The goal is simple: fix the capital stack on your current acquisition so it can close, on clear commercial terms, without months of vague conversations. Pricing, scope, and process are set out on this page. If it fits, you engage, pay, and move. If not, you walk away and do not waste time.

Equity gap and deal funding support for business acquisitions from roughly USD 5m to 50m enterprise value. Engagement fees from USD 19,500, plus a success fee on new capital raised under the mandate. Bank transfer only. No free “look at this” calls and no success-only arrangements.

Who This Service Is For

Buyers We Work With

  • Search funds, independent sponsors, small private equity firms, and strategic buyers.
  • Enterprise value between roughly USD 5m and 50m with stable, verifiable cash flow.
  • Signed LOI or draft purchase agreement with realistic terms and a clear purchase price.
  • Lender interest already present: a bank, SBA lender, or private credit fund engaged.
  • Due diligence in motion and buyer equity committed or being assembled in a serious way.

Buyers We Decline

  • People browsing listings with no signed LOI, no diligence, and no capital at risk.
  • Requests for “no money down” or 100 percent external funding.
  • Deals where the buyer refuses to pay any retainer or wants to negotiate it away.
  • Situations where information is incomplete, inconsistent, or multiple parties conflict.
  • Anyone expecting weekly hand-holding calls instead of a focused mandate on a live deal.

What You Get When You Pay The Engagement Fee

Once the engagement fee hits the account, the acquisition is treated as a live file. The work is targeted at one specific deal and is built to answer one question: what is the cleanest way to plug the gap and get this transaction funded or rejected quickly.

  • Review of LOI or purchase agreement, financial statements, CIM, lender emails, and buyer profile.
  • Capital stack analysis showing current and proposed layers: senior debt, seller notes, mezzanine, and equity.
  • A realistic structure for the gap, with ranges for pricing and terms that reflect market practice, not wishful thinking.
  • A concise deal pack that credit and investment committees can digest without chasing missing pieces.
  • Approach to a defined list of lenders and investors who actually fund sponsor-backed acquisitions in your size range.
  • Support through indicative terms and term sheet stage so the structure stays aligned with the agreed plan.

The file either progresses to funded terms or exposes structural problems that kill it. Both outcomes are better than drifting without a clear answer.

Pricing, Mandate Terms, And Deal Profile

Pricing is set to match the work involved in underwriting and positioning a single live acquisition. These are not teaser numbers. If the economics do not work for you, do not engage.

  • Enterprise value range: roughly USD 5m to 50m per target company.
  • Typical funding gap: insufficient equity, seller note under-usage, or missing mezzanine slice.
  • Engagement fee: from USD 19,500 for acquisitions up to USD 15m EV; USD 25,000 to 35,000 for deals up to USD 50m EV.
  • Success fee: 2 to 3 percent on new capital arranged through this mandate (equity, mezzanine, seller note increases, or blended structures).
  • Payment method: bank transfer only. Invoice and wiring instructions are provided once you confirm the mandate.
  • Refunds: when analysis and structuring begin, the fee is fully earned and not refundable.

This service is built for one acquisition per mandate. Multiple deals require separate mandates. Financely acts as an arranger through regulated partners and does not commit its own balance sheet.

Start Your Business Acquisition Gap Funding Mandate

If you have a live acquisition with a clear funding gap and want a straight mandate to fix the structure and test real appetite, you can proceed on the terms set out above. No calls to “see if it’s a fit.” Either the page fits your situation and budget or it does not.

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Business Acquisition Gap Funding: FAQ

Can you help before I have a signed LOI or draft purchase agreement
No. This service is for live acquisitions only. If you are still at the “looking at deals” stage, the inputs are too vague and any work done will be wasted. Come back when you have a signed LOI or negotiated terms with the seller and some diligence underway.
Can the engagement fee be made contingent on closing or refunded if the deal fails
No. The engagement fee pays for underwriting, structuring, and running a focused process. That work is real whether the deal closes or not. If contingent or success-only models are your priority, this mandate is not the right product for you.
Do you arrange SBA loans or bank debt without any upfront fee
No. This service is not a free SBA packaging line or broker desk. Bank and private credit relationships may be part of the solution, but the work to structure and prepare the deal is paid for by the engagement fee set out on this page.
What if my acquisition is larger than the ranges described here
If your deal is materially above the ranges given, the mandate may need different economics and a tailored process. In that case this standard page is not the right entry point. You should only proceed here if your transaction sits inside the EV ranges and gap profile described.
Can you work through an intermediary or only with the direct buyer
The mandate must be signed by the buyer that is actually acquiring the company, and fees are paid from their side. Intermediaries can be involved, but this service does not add extra commission layers on top of the pricing set out here.

Disclaimer: This page describes a paid mandate service for business acquisition equity gap and deal funding. It is not an offer of securities, not a public solicitation, and not a commitment to provide financing. Any funding outcome depends on lender and investor approvals, KYC, AML, sanctions checks, legal documentation, and available capacity. Financely operates as an arranger through regulated partners and does not act as a bank, broker dealer or fund manager.

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Submit Your Deal & Receive a Proposal Within 1-3 Working Days

Submit your deal using our secure intake form, and receive a quote within 1-3 business days. Existing clients can connect with their relationship manager through our secure web portal.


All submissions are promptly reviewed, and all communications are conducted through the intake form or the client portal for a seamless and secure process.

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Thank you for considering working with us. A nominal fee of US$500 is required upon completion of each form. This fee covers the time and effort we invest in reviewing your submission and crafting a thorough proposal. We receive numerous inquiries and prioritize those that carry this fee, ensuring serious applicants receive prompt attention.

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Once we receive your submission, our team will review your information to determine feasibility. If eligible, you will receive a proposal or term sheet within 1–3 business days. Visit our FAQ and Procedure pages for more information.

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