Capital Raising for Independent Private Equity Sponsors

Capital Raising for Independent Private Equity Sponsors

We underwrite, structure, and place capital for independent sponsors who need credible commitments and clean documents. Expect direct feedback, lender-grade materials, and a real distribution process across equity, preferred, and debt.

Sponsor economics protected, term sheets negotiated, diligence coordinated. We raise common equity, preferred equity, and credit from professional investors only. Minimum deal size USD 10 million. We engage when there is a clear path to close.

Who This Is For

Independent Sponsors

  • Operators with a sourcing edge and a clear value plan.
  • Control or significant minority deals needing co-investors and lenders.
  • Buy-and-build, carve-outs, take-privates, and special situations.

Capital Profiles We Approach

  • Family offices, PE funds, co-invest platforms.
  • Private credit funds: senior, unitranche, second lien, mezzanine.
  • Specialty lenders for asset-heavy or contracted cash flows.

What We Arrange

Instrument Use Case
Common Equity Control buyouts, growth, roll-ups. Protects promote and governance rights.
Preferred Equity Bridges sponsor equity gaps. Fixed coupons, step-ups, negotiated vetoes.
Senior / Unitranche Debt Cash-flow or asset-backed structures with clear tests and baskets.
Mezzanine / Second Lien Leverage extension with warrants or PIK to manage cash burdens.
Seller Paper / Earn-outs Price bridge while protecting downside and liquidity runway.

How We Run The Mandate

Step What We Do
1) Readiness & Positioning Tear-down of model, CIM, deck, SPA. Fix gaps. Build a lender-ready data room and clean sources and uses.
2) Indicative Terms Ranges for equity and debt, covenants, baskets, intercreditor path. Clear asks to each pocket of capital.
3) Distribution Targeted outreach to named funds. Process letters, Q&A control, management calls, site visits.
4) Term Sheet Negotiation Price, structure, covenants, fees, governance. Protect sponsor promote and decision rights.
5) Close Confirm diligence, final model, CP checklist, and timeline. Coordinate counsel, reps, and funds flow.

Mini Term Sheet (Indicative)

Item Indicative Range / Notes
Deal Size USD 10M to 250M+
Equity Ticket 20% to 70% of total capital; co-invest encouraged for alignment.
Debt Senior 2.5%–6.5% over reference; unitranche 6.5%–11.5%; mezzanine coupon/PIK case-by-case.
Covenants Net leverage, interest cover, liquidity floor; add-ons and M&A baskets negotiated.
Fees (Arranger) USD 59,500 retainer; success fee 2.5%–4.0% on equity raised and 1.0%–2.0% on debt placed.
Use of Proceeds Acquisition, growth capex, refinancing, tuck-ins, working capital.

Eligibility and Data Room Checklist

  • Three years of audited or reviewed financials, YTD monthly pack, KPIs.
  • Deal model with base/downside cases, covenant plan, sources and uses.
  • CIM / teaser, management bios, org chart, customer and supplier lists.
  • SPA/LOI, quality of earnings (if available), legal and tax flags.
  • Market overview, pipeline for add-ons, synergy and integration plan.
  • KYC for sponsor principals and SPV; sanctions and PEP screening.

Indicative Timeline

Phase Days Output
Eligibility & NDA 1–3 Checklist issued. Data room opened.
Positioning & Readiness 3–7 Teaser/CIM and model cleaned. Distribution list approved.
Distribution & IOIs 8–20 Q&A, management calls, site visits. IOIs received.
Term Sheets & Close 21–45 Final terms agreed. CPs satisfied. Funding timetable set.

FAQs

Do you work on sub-USD 10M deals?
We focus on USD 10M+ where institutional capital is active and timelines are realistic.
Will you sign distribution exclusivity?
Yes, on a defined scope and timeline. We expect clear sponsor engagement and data access.
Can you introduce operating partners or board members?
Yes, case-by-case through our network to support diligence and post-close execution.

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Disclaimer: Financely acts as arranger and advisor through regulated partners. We do not hold client funds. Any financing is subject to underwriting, KYC, AML, sanctions screening, legal documentation, perfected security (where applicable), and approvals by investing and lending counterparties. Nothing here is an offer of securities or a commitment to fund.

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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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