Equity-Linked Bridge Financing
Need a bridge but short on collateral? We arrange short-term funding paired with equity participation and strict controls. Cash sits in escrow, drawdowns follow milestones, and if the target deal cannot close, the investor converts or steps in. This protects capital while letting your transaction move forward.
What You Get
Bridge Capital
Ticket size USD 2M to USD 50M. Tenor 3 to 12 months. Use cases include deposits, EPC and contractor advances, option payments, permit fees, and closing costs before long-term funding arrives.
Equity Upside For Investors
Warrants, conversion rights, or a small equity stake tied to milestones. Terms are sized to risk and timeline so the cost stays aligned with delivery.
Hard Controls
Escrowed funds, controlled accounts, use-of-proceeds checks, assignment of funded contracts, and step-in rights if timelines slip.
How It Works
1
Underwrite The Event
We review the take-out path such as bank debt, JV, equity raise, or M&A close. We validate contracts, permits, budgets, and timelines. If the exit is weak, the deal does not proceed.
2
Lock Use Of Proceeds
Funds sit in escrow. Drawdowns pay named invoices only. Milestones trigger releases. No payroll or unrelated payables unless disclosed and approved.
3
Protect The Bridge
We assign funded contracts and open a blocked receipts account where relevant. Negative pledge stops double use of the same asset. Investors receive warrants or a conversion right sized to risk.
4
Close Or Convert
If the take-out closes, the bridge is repaid and equity rights adjust as agreed. If it does not close by the long-stop date, conversion or step-in rights become active so investors are not stranded.
Investor Protections We Build In
Cashflow And Control
- Escrow and controlled disbursements tied to milestones
- Blocked accounts for proceeds when applicable
- Use-of-proceeds certificates for each draw
- Monthly reporting and bank statements
Legal Safeguards
- Assignment of funded contracts and notices to counterparties
- Negative pledge on the same assets
- Conversion mechanics with valuation cap and discount
- Step-in rights if milestones are missed
Where It Fits
Mining Exploration
USD 3M bridge for drilling and permits before a JV or stream. Warrants plus conversion right if JV slips.
Renewables
USD 5M to reach PPA signing and EPC deposits. Convert to 10% SPV equity if close is delayed past 9 months.
Real Estate
USD 8M for land option and approvals. Equity kicker in the SPV plus blocked account on buyer deposits.
M&A Gap
USD 10M for exclusivity and escrow. Right to roll into 5% equity at completion or convert if long-stop is missed.
Pricing And Terms
Ticket USD 2M to 5M
- Tenor 3 to 9 months
- Coupon 12% to 16% per year
- Warrants up to 2% or conversion right with cap
Ticket USD 5M to 20M
- Tenor 3 to 12 months
- Coupon 10% to 14% per year
- Warrants 1% to 2% or convert option at discount
Ticket Above USD 20M
- Custom syndication
- Pricing case by case
- Enhanced controls and step-in scope
Our fees cover structuring and underwriting. Retainer from USD 25,000 to USD 75,000 depending on complexity. Success fee 2.0% to 4.0% at funding. Bank and escrow fees are handled directly with providers and are outside our scope.
Request An Equity-Linked Bridge Proposal
Share your transaction summary, target timeline, budget, and exit path. We will respond with terms and a closing plan.
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Financely acts as arranger and advisor. Financely is not a lender and does not provide legal or tax advice. All transactions are subject to due diligence, KYC and AML screening, credit committee approval by investors, and executed documentation. This page is indicative and not an offer to sell securities.