Gap financing provides the capital required to close a transaction when senior debt and sponsor equity do not cover the full funding requirement. Also known as interim, mezzanine, or top-up financing, these facilities are critical for closing real estate acquisitions, completing project budgets, or securing working capital until a long-term structure is finalized.
Gap financing solutions are designed to cover shortfalls between primary funding sources and the total capital required. Common scenarios include real estate developers missing 10–20% of required equity, businesses raising bridge loans pending permanent financing, and project sponsors needing interim funding until tax credits or grants arrive.
Subordinated debt that sits behind senior loans but ahead of equity. Provides flexible repayment and higher returns for lenders.
Equity infusion with priority return rights over common equity. Often used in real estate and corporate structures.
Short-term loans to close acquisitions or refinance existing debt until a long-term facility is arranged.
Gap financing applies across industries where timing or equity shortfalls create funding pressure.
Acquisitions, development, construction cost overruns, and refinancing gaps.
Renewable energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects with delayed equity or grant inflows.
Working capital needs, acquisition financing, or balance sheet top-ups for mid-market businesses.
| Instrument | Size Range | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Mezzanine Debt | $5M – $100M | Cover 10–20% equity shortfalls in real estate or corporate transactions |
| Preferred Equity | $2M – $50M | Top-up equity contributions without diluting control entirely |
| Bridge Loans | $5M – $75M | Close acquisitions or refinance until long-term debt arrives |
Clients engage us with a retainer. We define the funding shortfall and confirm suitability for gap financing structures.
We assess senior loan terms, sponsor equity, collateral, and projected cash flows. This determines the structure and lender appetite.
We present the transaction to specialty lenders and funds with forward-flow commitments for mezzanine, bridge, and preferred equity.
We manage lender negotiations, documentation, and term sheet auctions until the gap facility is finalized and funded.
$18M acquisition funded with senior debt covering 70% and sponsor equity at 15%. We arranged $2.5M mezzanine financing to close the deal.
$65M wind farm faced equity delays. A $10M preferred equity injection bridged the shortfall until tax equity closed.
Mid-market manufacturer secured $8M bridge loan to fund supply chain until receivables were collected.
If your deal is short of equity or waiting on long-term funding, gap financing can close the shortfall. We arrange mezzanine loans, bridge facilities, and preferred equity injections. Retainers start at $25,000 with success fees agreed per mandate.
Request a ProposalOur gap financing mandates typically start at $2 million. Smaller transactions may not justify costs of structuring and legal documentation.
No. We operate on best efforts with structured underwriting and a clear lender distribution process.
We charge a retainer starting at $25,000 and a success fee payable at closing. Fees vary with deal size and complexity.
Most gap financing closes within 6–12 weeks depending on readiness of documentation, counterparty diligence, and collateral.
No. Lenders expect sponsors to maintain skin in the game. Gap financing complements but does not replace equity contributions.
Specialty debt funds, mezzanine funds, private equity firms, and family offices. Each has its own return expectations and covenants.
Financely is an advisory and placement firm. We arrange gap financing solutions through specialty lenders and institutional investors. All financings are subject to due diligence, credit approval, and executed documentation. Engagement fees are non-refundable.
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.
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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Submit a RequestOnce 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.
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.
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.
Financely does not solicit, offer, or accept orders to buy or sell securities and makes no assurance regarding capital-raising outcomes.
Services are strictly business-to-business. Financely does not provide personal finance, consumer credit, or retail advisory services.
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.
Letters of Credit, Standby LCs, Confirmations, Receivables Finance, and Inventory Lines with control.
Funding arranged for trade flows with instruments sized to your cycle and aligned to delivery and settlement.
Move forward to secure working capital and keep goods moving. Submit the RFQ to start underwriting for funding.
Limited or non-recourse structures for energy and infrastructure with lender-ready materials.
Funding solutions aligned to project cash flows with credible covenants and conditions to reach notice to proceed.
Advance the file to termable status. Submit the RFQ so we can underwrite and secure funding.
Debt and Preferred solutions anchored on cash flow, Quality of Earnings, and clear closing mechanics.
Funding across senior, unitranche, and preferred to match stable cash flows and acquisition timelines.
Get financed on workable terms for closing. Submit the RFQ to start underwriting.
Acquisition, development, bridge, and refinance with lender-ready packs and third-party reports managed.
Funding calibrated to DSCR, leverage, and tenancy with terms designed to close.
Move to a financeable package. Submit the RFQ to initiate underwriting for funding.
KYC and Source of Funds required. Engagements are best-efforts and subject to underwriting. Preference for operating companies with meaningful revenue. See our FAQ and Procedure.
Financely Inc. (“Financely”) provides corporate-finance advice and is wholly owned by Aurora Bay Trust, a trust formed under Bahamian law, together with its authorized affiliates. Depending on deal structure, jurisdiction, and local rules, engagements may be carried out through Financely Group LLC, a non-deposit-taking, non-banking financial company; Ashford Capital Advisory LLC; or another related entity.
Financely and its affiliates are not registered as securities broker-dealers and do not execute securities transactions or hold client funds or securities. When a mandate involves the purchase or sale of securities and a registered intermediary is required, any orders are introduced to and executed by one or more independent U.S. broker-dealers registered with the SEC and FINRA. Those broker-dealers are solely responsible for trade execution, custody, and related regulatory obligations. Nothing in this material constitutes an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any security or to engage in any specific transaction. Before engaging Financely Group LLC, Ashford Capital Advisory LLC, or any affiliate, you are responsible for confirming that such engagement complies with your own legal, regulatory, tax, and other requirements. In the United States, certain advisory activities may be conducted in reliance on exemptions available under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, including the “foreign private adviser” exemption where applicable. Our services and regulatory status may vary by jurisdiction and by transaction type.
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