Equity Capital Raising Services & Structuring Advisory For M&A Sponsors
Equity Capital Raising Services & Structuring Advisory For M&A Sponsors
Equity Capital Raising Services & Structuring Advisory For M&A Sponsors
Bottom line:
we help sponsors close. You bring a real target, clean numbers, and skin in the game. We package the file, run a focused investor process, negotiate terms, and lock a structure that clears diligence. No fairy tales, no fluff.
Typical Equity Tickets
USD 2–10m minority equity
USD 10–40m control deals
Co-invest sidecars as needed
Structures We Arrange
Common or preferred equity
Preferred with PIK/cash pay
Seller rollover and notes
Mezz with warrants
Where We Play
Industrial & business services
Healthcare & TMT
Consumer & niche manufacturing
Check Equity Route, Structure Fit, And Fees
Answer a few questions. We estimate structure options, likely investor pockets, and an advisory fee band. You will also see the document list to get moving.
All outputs are indicative. Final terms depend on KYC, audited numbers or review-level statements, data room quality, and investor approvals.
What We Do
We prepare a bankable and investor-ready file, then run a tight outreach to the right check writers. That means a straight story, clear use of proceeds, unit economics that stand up to questions, and a structure that keeps the cap table clean. We quarterback negotiations on economics and control so the closing set is realistic and paperable.
Packaging & Materials
Teaser and investor deck
Financial model with sensitivities
Deal memo and term sheet scaffolding
Data room checklist and QA flow
Investor Process
Targeted list: funds, family offices, strategics
Warm reach-outs and meeting calendar
Offer comparison and negotiation
Exclusivity and confirmatory diligence
Structuring & Terms
Preferred terms, waterfalls, and PIK/cash mix
Seller rollover and earn-out maps
Board, veto, and information rights
Intercreditor and covenants with lenders
Structure Options & When They Fit
Structure
When To Use
Minority Preferred Equity
Sponsor wants control and downside protection for investors. Useful where debt capacity is tight but cash flows are steady.
Preferred + Warrants
Bridges value gap with some upside. Works when valuation standoff exists and growth plan is credible.
Mezzanine With Warrants
Reduces equity check and keeps cap table tighter. Often paired with senior debt and seller rollover.
Seller Rollover + Earn-out
Aligns with exiting owner and defers part of price. Works in founder-led companies with continuity needs.
Control Buyout Equity
For larger checks where sponsor seeks full control. Requires clean governance and lender-friendly covenants.
How The Raise Runs
Intake.
Target company, LOI status, numbers, leverage, and timing.
Materials.
Model, deck, memo, and clean data room.
Outreach.
Shortlist by sector, check size, and risk profile.
Terming.
Economics, rights, governance, and covenants negotiated.
Confirmatory.
Accounting, legal, commercial, and tech workstreams closed out.
Investor list with contact record and pipeline view
Term sheet comparison and redline support
Structure memo: cap table, waterfalls, covenants
Weekly status and issue log until close
Non-negotiables:
no pump decks, no fake projections, no round trips. If GP commit is zero and the ask is large, expect a pass or a very tough structure. We will tell you fast if the file is not ready.
Client Feedback
★★★★★
They reshaped our earn-out and preferred stack so lenders and the equity fund could both sign off. Closed on time.
Managing Partner, Lower Mid-Market Sponsor
★★★★★
Tight process. Real buyers only. Two competing term sheets inside three weeks.
CEO, Buy-and-Build Platform
★★★★★
Clean materials, honest feedback. They cut noise and kept the deal moving.
CFO, Industrial Carve-out
FAQ
What drives equity terms
Earnings quality, growth path, leverage, sector risk, size of check, and GP commit. Cleaner data rooms and sensible covenants win better terms.
How much GP commit is expected
Case by case. Expect 2–10% of the equity in most sponsor deals. Zero is a hard sell unless there is a powerful story and rollover alignment.
Do you guarantee a raise
No. We run a best-efforts process and tell you fast if the market feedback is negative. If terms are off, we adjust structure or pass.
What fees should we expect
Advisory retainer, success fees on funded equity, and legal costs. Our fee letter sets it out before outreach. No surprises.
Ready To Raise Sponsor Equity
Share the target, EBITDA, EV, leverage plan, and your GP commit. We will propose structure, investor pockets, and next steps.
Corporate services only. Nothing here is a commitment to invest or arrange debt. All services are subject to KYC, AML, sanctions, and investor approvals.
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All submissions arepromptly reviewed, and all communications are conducted through the intake form or the client portal for a seamless and secure process.
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
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Disclaimer:
Financely provides financing based on due diligence and feasibility.
Approval is not guaranteed, and past performance does not predict future outcomes. All terms are
subject to review. Financely primarily assists with structuring and distribution. Qualified parties
carry out the project if the client approves the proposal.
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Financely advises growth-focused businesses on accessing capital by introducing their opportunities to professional investors. Financely is not a securities broker or dealer. Where appropriate, engagements are coordinated with regulated broker-dealers, investment banks, legal counsel, and other specialists.
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Advisory services are reserved for post-revenue companies that recognize the time and resources required for professional underwriting.
All mandates start with an RFQ. We review submissions, issue a brief Go/No-Go memo, and where bankable, release a Term Sheet that leads to funding. We arrange capital across Senior Secured, Unitranche, Second Lien/Mezzanine, Preferred Equity, and Gap Solutions. We do not process deals by email or chat.
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