Funding Gap And Capital Stack Review

Funding Gap And Capital Stack Review
Capital Structure Review

Funding Gap And Capital Stack Review

This service is for sponsors and borrowers who know the project or transaction needs capital, but do not yet have a clean view on what is actually missing in the stack. Many deals do not fail because the market has no money. They fail because the stack is misbuilt. Senior debt is being asked to do a mezzanine job. Equity is too thin. Gap capital is missing. Use of proceeds is broad. The review is designed to identify that break point before live capital outreach begins.

In practical terms, this is a financing gap analysis. We review the intended capital structure, identify what layer is underfilled or unrealistic, and give a clearer view on what kind of capital is actually being sought. That is valuable because many borrowers go to the market saying they need “funding” when what they really need is a specific tranche: sponsor equity, preferred equity, mezzanine, bridge capital, collateral support, or a resized senior debt layer.

High-intent sponsors usually do not need more generic advice. They need clarity on the missing piece. Once that is clear, lender and investor conversations become much more precise.

Best fit: sponsors with a defined transaction, live project, acquisition, development, or structured financing case where capital has already been partly mapped but the stack still does not close cleanly.

What We Review

Uses Of Capital

We review what the capital is actually needed for and whether the uses are properly defined and segmented.

Existing Capital Stack

We assess what is already committed, what is assumed, and which parts of the stack appear weak, missing, or unrealistic.

Gap Identification

We identify the layer that is actually missing, rather than allowing the whole case to be described vaguely as a general funding need.

Likely Capital Path

We comment on which capital type appears more realistic for the missing layer, whether debt, equity, mezzanine, bridge, or a structured support route.

What You Receive

Deliverable What It Covers
Capital Stack Review A written view on how the current stack is constructed and where it appears misaligned
Funding Gap Analysis The specific missing layer or mismatch preventing the transaction from closing cleanly
Capital Type Direction View on what type of capital is more likely to fit the gap
Priority Fix Notes Practical comments on what needs to be tightened before capital outreach becomes credible

Who This Is For

  • Project sponsors with a partial capital plan
  • Borrowers with a clear funding shortfall
  • Developers facing an equity or mezzanine gap
  • Acquisition, development, and structured-finance cases where the stack does not yet close
  • Clients who need to clarify what they are actually raising before they go to the market

This is not for: abstract capital strategy discussions with no transaction behind them. It is meant for live or near-live situations where the stack matters now, not someday.

Why This Service Matters

A bad capital stack wastes time because it sends the borrower to the wrong capital sources. Senior lenders see too much risk and step back. Equity investors see a debt problem and lose interest. Everyone says no for different reasons, while the sponsor thinks the market is just “slow.” The real issue is usually structural. Once the gap is identified properly, the transaction becomes easier to package, price, and position.

Need To Know What Is Missing In Your Capital Stack?

Submit your transaction or project for a funding gap and capital stack review before you spend time on capital outreach that is not properly targeted.

This service is a capital-structure review and does not constitute a lending commitment, investment recommendation, or guarantee that any missing layer can be filled. Any later financing path remains subject to market appetite, diligence, documentation, and final approval.

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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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