Gap Financing, Made Simple

CLOSE (Capital, Liquidity, Origination, Structuring, Execution) provides sponsors and brokers with a direct and transparent path to address funding shortfalls across trade finance, project finance, commercial real estate, and business acquisitions. The platform consolidates all stages of the process into one portal with structured checklists, defined timelines, and clear accountability.

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Access your secure deal portal to track progress, upload diligence, execute documents, and review servicing information throughout the life of your transaction.

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Submit your transaction details, including shortfall size, collateral, and timeline, to receive structured financing options and an engagement proposal if the deal qualifies.

Platform Overview

CLOSE is the central hub for gap financing transactions. Monitor status in real time, view outstanding items, and see next steps. Upload diligence directly to underwriting, execute e-signatures, make payments, and access servicing records after closing. Desktop and mobile.

  • Deal tracker: Milestones, dates, and responsible parties.
  • Secure document submission: Structured folders, version control, receipt confirmation.
  • E-signature: Engagements, term sheets, disclosures.
  • Payments: Retainers and invoices handled in-portal.
  • Servicing access: Statements, notices, tax documents, and insurance after close.

Core Applications

Trade Finance

Top up margin for letters of credit, performance bonds, and contract-linked working capital. Structures align to receivables, inventory, storage, and shipment schedules.


Project Finance

Bridge to financial close. Cover late-stage equity, EPC deposits, DSRA and contingency funding with a dated take-out.


Commercial Real Estate

Address down-payment shortfalls, refinance gaps, and capex overruns. Preferred equity, mezzanine, or bridge facilities sized to the missing piece.


Business Acquisition

Equity supplements and closing cost coverage to meet lender and seller timelines while preserving transaction certainty.

Process

Application

Submit sponsor profile, transaction details, collateral, and timeline through CLOSE.

Engagement

Initial screening, execution of engagement letter, and retainer to open the data room.

Detailed review, structuring of terms, and circulation to qualified counterparties for commitment.

Closing

Documentation finalized, counterparties fund, and the deal transitions into servicing.

Our MISSION

CLOSE addresses four types of shortfalls: Trade Finance, Project Finance, Commercial Real Estate, and Business Acquisitions. It uses instruments such as Preferred Equity, Mezzanine Debt, Bridge Facilities, and Contract-Linked Working Capital.

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Why Choose CLOSE

Credit-first work. Structured files. Gap financing that fits.

Capital Solutions

Instruments arranged to address defined shortfalls across Trade Finance, Project Finance, Commercial Real Estate, and Business Acquisitions.

  • Preferred Equity for sponsor equity shortfalls
  • Mezzanine Debt behind senior facilities with clear intercreditor terms
  • Bridge Facilities tied to a dated refinance or asset sale
  • Contract-Linked Working Capital for trade flows and inventory cycles
  • Standby Support where credit enhancement is required

Terms depend on jurisdiction, asset class, collateral strength, and sponsor track record.

Eligibility And Requirements

Clear criteria to protect timelines and outcome quality.

  • Minimums vary by sector and jurisdiction
  • Use of funds must be specific and tied to a measurable shortfall
  • Acceptable security may include shares, receivables, inventory, property, or assignments of contract proceeds
  • Required materials include corporate KYC, financials, project or asset data, contracts, and a dated sources and uses

Who Uses CLOSE

Built for professional sponsors and intermediaries who need accountability and speed.

  • Sponsors seeking defined timelines and accountable execution
  • Brokers needing transparent tracking and auditable communication
  • CFOs focused on covenants, reporting, security, and draw mechanics

What To Expect

A disciplined process from application to servicing.

  • Early yes or no on fit
  • Dates assigned to each step
  • Verifiable counterparties and real term sheets
  • Clear conditions precedent and a closing checklist

Hear What Our Clients Are Saying

Sponsors, brokers, and CFOs across Trade Finance, Project Finance, Commercial Real Estate, and Business Acquisitions.

We needed LC margin support under tight ship windows. CLOSE set the checklist on day one and kept it current. Every document request had a reason tied to credit. The borrowing base matched our receivables and shipment cadence, not a generic schedule. That meant our draw requests lined up with bills of lading, inspection reports, and assignment notices. The senior lender saw a clean file, intercreditor points were dealt with before they became a problem, and we hit our booking date. I valued the way the team communicated. Direct, on time, and no fluff.

Michael, CFO Trade Finance — LC Margin Top Up

Our solar project was at the late stage with EPC deposits due and the reserve accounts underfunded. CLOSE ran a disciplined underwrite. Assumptions were checked against contracts, grid data, and independent engineering notes. The covenant set was practical and linked to real risks like construction delays, irradiance variance, and counterparty exposure. We received comments from multiple lenders within the first week because the memo read like something credit committees could use. The result was a clear term sheet, predictable conditions precedent, and a closing timeline that we actually met.

Aisha, Project Director Project Finance — Late Stage Equity Gap

Our refinance left a shortfall. CLOSE arranged mezzanine behind the senior and coordinated intercreditor terms in a way the senior could accept. Reporting and draw procedures were set in the first draft, which saved weeks.

Luca, CFO Commercial Real Estate — Mezzanine

We had a tight seller timetable and a gap after the bank’s hold level. CLOSE proposed a short bridge with a dated takeout and covenant headroom we could live with. One checklist, weekly updates, and a clean close.

Sofia, CEO Business Acquisition — Bridge to Close

Cash flows were mapped by shipment. The borrowing base respected payment terms and inspection lag. The facility supported our cycle instead of fighting it.

Daniel, Finance Manager Trade Finance — Contract Linked Working Capital

We required standby support tied to specific milestones. CLOSE set conditions that aligned with our project calendar and the lender’s risk view. The standbys were sized correctly, expiry and extension mechanics were clear, and we had certainty on when proceeds would be available. Documentation was precise, and there were no surprises at closing.

Fatima, Treasurer Credit Enhancement — Standby Support

Mid build, costs moved. CLOSE arranged preferred equity to cover the overrun and protect control. The intercreditor dialogue was efficient and the close was smooth.

James, Managing Partner Commercial Real Estate — Preferred Equity

Get Started With CLOSE

Submit your deal through CLOSE to connect directly with qualified lenders and investors. The platform gives you real-time visibility, a clear checklist, and a structured path to closing. Sponsors and brokers gain speed, certainty, and access to capital that fits their transaction.

CLOSE FAQ

Sponsor-grade guidance on mandate scope, eligibility, process, and controls.

Gap financing covers a defined shortfall between available capital and the closing requirement in an otherwise bankable transaction. Typical use cases include LC margin and performance support in Trade Finance, late-stage equity and reserve requirements in Project Finance, down-payment and refinance gaps in Commercial Real Estate, and equity or closing costs in Business Acquisitions. It is appropriate where cash flows, collateral, and covenants provide a credible path to repayment.

CLOSE is an advisory platform for professional sponsors, operating companies, and qualified brokers. The workflow is Application, Engagement, Underwriting, and Closing. AI assists intake, document classification, mandate matching, and term-sheet comparison. Credit judgment, structuring, covenant setting, and negotiations are performed by the underwriting team. Transactions are executed through regulated counterparties.

Applications include Trade Finance, Project Finance, Commercial Real Estate, and Business Acquisitions. Instruments include Preferred Equity, Mezzanine Debt with clear intercreditor terms, Bridge Facilities with a dated takeout, Contract-Linked Working Capital aligned to receivables, inventory, and shipment cadence, and Standby Support for credit enhancement where appropriate.

Minimum sizes vary by sector and jurisdiction. Use of funds must be specific and tied to a measurable shortfall. Security may include shares, receivables, inventory, property, assignments of contract proceeds, or other enforceable interests. Required materials typically include corporate KYC, financial statements, contracts and offtakes, collateral evidence, insurance where relevant, and a dated sources and uses with timetable.

Fees consist of an engagement retainer, a success fee at closing, and pass-through third-party costs where applicable. Refund assurance: if the file is declined at Screening before the data room is opened or underwriting commences, the engagement retainer is returned in full less any documented third-party checks you authorized. Once underwriting begins, the retainer is applied to work performed and becomes non-refundable. Timelines are driven by completeness of documents, counterparty responsiveness, and conditions precedent. We operate on a best-efforts basis and do not guarantee funding.

Data is encrypted in transit and at rest with permissioned access and audit logs. We work under confidentiality and sign NDAs where required. Where regulations require it, we conduct transactions through a broker-dealer chaperone, including SEC Rule 15a-6 arrangements for U.S. interactions, and equivalent frameworks in other jurisdictions. Qualified brokers may engage under NCND and fee-protection terms. Mandates are exclusive for the instruments and counterparties we are engaged to arrange to avoid duplicated approaches and protect execution.