What Happens After You Hit “Request Term Sheet”
Most debt raises fail for predictable reasons: the repayment story is soft, the use of proceeds is unclear, the data room is incomplete,
or the structure does not match how credit committees underwrite risk. Our job is to remove those failure points before you get in front of lenders.
We start by underwriting the transaction. If it is not financeable on credible terms, you will hear that early, with clear reasons and practical alternatives.
If it is financeable, we package it to lender standards and run targeted outreach designed to produce executable terms, not endless “maybes.”
Expect direct feedback. If your assumptions are aggressive, your collateral story is weak, or the repayment plan does not hold up,
we will say so. That honesty protects your time, your reputation, and your close probability.
Who This Is A Fit For
Raise Size
- USD 5M+ target raise.
- Sweet spot USD 10M to 50M.
- Clear use of proceeds and defined capital need.
Execution Readiness
- Upfront engagement fee capacity of USD 10,000 to USD 100,000.
- Documents and numbers that can support the thesis.
- Willingness to run a structured 60 to 120 day process.
Transaction Types
- Growth capital with a credible repayment path.
- Acquisition financing tied to LOI or APA.
- Refinancing or recapitalizations with defined constraints.
Geography
- USA preferred.
- We also review EMEA, Asia, Australia, and selective African markets.
Benefits You Get
Credit-Led Framing
Structure, repayment logic, and mitigants presented the way lenders actually decide.
Faster Convergence To Terms
Less noise, fewer misaligned calls, and a tighter path to an executable term sheet.
Cleaner Diligence
A managed process from initial screen through Q&A, third-party items, and closing readiness.
Decision-Grade Feedback
Written guidance on what is financeable, what needs to change, and why.
Problems We Solve
| What You Experience |
What We Fix |
| “We need more comfort.”
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We tighten the repayment story, clarify controls, and remove ambiguity that triggers repeat loops. |
| Bank appetite is capped or timing slips.
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We reposition for private credit and approach lenders that truly lend in your box. |
| The business is viable but not lender-ready.
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We rebuild the package to credit standards: structure, covenants, security, reporting. |
| Inbound interest does not convert.
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We run a comparable term process and push to executable terms with real conditions. |
| You are early and need a financeability read.
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We screen and tell you what works now, what needs work, and what terms are realistic. |
What We Place
Solutions are tailored case-by-case across cash-flow credit and structured credit. When collateral, covenants, or controls materially improve
pricing or probability of close, we will recommend that directly.
Cash-Flow Credit
- Senior secured term loans and revolving facilities.
- Unitranche and stretched senior.
- Mezzanine and structured junior debt.
Structured Credit
- Asset-backed and borrowing base facilities (receivables, inventory, equipment, select commodities).
- Acquisition debt tied to LOI or APA with confirmed equity sources.
- Special situations where controls and documentation can be made lender-grade.
What Lenders Expect To See
Numbers That Tie Out
- Two years financials (or best available) and a current trailing period.
- Quality of earnings drivers explained in plain language.
- Working capital and cash conversion understood, not guessed.
Repayment Logic
- Sources of repayment defined and stress-tested.
- Downside case and mitigants stated up front.
- Use of proceeds tied to outcomes and controls.
Governance And Control
- Ownership and beneficial owner clarity.
- Collateral and security package (if applicable) is coherent.
- Reporting and covenant posture that fits the structure.
Document Discipline
- Clean data room with version control and fast turnaround.
- Transaction docs ready when applicable (LOI, APA, PSA).
- No last-minute surprises on liens, tax, litigation, or compliance.
Procedure And Timeline (60–120 Days Typical)
| Phase |
What Happens |
Outcome |
| 1) Initial Screen
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We review materials, confirm constraints, and define the lender box most likely to execute. |
Go or no-go, required fixes, and a realistic term range. |
| 2) Structuring And Lender Package
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We build lender-grade materials: sources and uses, repayment logic, security and controls, covenant framing, and a credit memo. |
An outreach-ready file that can survive committee scrutiny. |
| 3) Targeted Outreach And Term Sheet Process
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We approach aligned lenders, manage feedback, and drive toward term sheets that match the deal’s reality. |
Comparable indications and executable term sheet progression. |
| 4) Diligence And Closing Support
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We coordinate diligence flow, third-party items, and closing readiness through funding. |
Cleaner execution with fewer last-minute failures. |
Cost
We work on upfront engagement fees. Engagement range is USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 upfront, depending on complexity, urgency,
and data room readiness.
Third-party costs may apply where required (legal, appraisal, insurance, collateral agent, field exam, background checks).
These are billed transparently or paid directly to providers.
What To Submit
Minimum Package
- Deck or investment summary.
- Last two years financials (or best available) and current period.
- Use of proceeds and target size, currency, and timing.
- Ownership and cap table summary.
If Acquisition Or Refinance
- LOI, APA, or PSA (as applicable), plus purchase price and key conditions.
- Sources and uses with equity sources identified.
- Seller notes, earn-outs, or contingent consideration details if present.
Request An Indicative Term Sheet
Send your materials and timeline. We will respond with a next-step checklist and the engagement option aligned to your raise.
Request An Indicative Term Sheet
FAQ
Do you guarantee that financing will close?
No. We are not the lender and we do not control credit committees. We improve close probability through underwriting,
lender-grade packaging, and a disciplined term sheet process with aligned lenders.
How quickly can you produce an indicative term direction?
Speed depends on file completeness. Clean materials and a clear use of proceeds move faster. Missing financials, unclear ownership,
or vague repayment plans slow everything down.
Do you work with early-stage companies?
Sometimes. Debt still needs repayment logic. If the file can support credit underwriting with contracts, predictable cash flows,
or defensible collateral and controls, we can review it.
What is the typical lender focus for USD 10M to 50M?
This range often fits private credit funds, direct lenders, and specialty finance groups. The winning path is matching structure,
reporting, and controls to the lender’s box from day one.
What should I avoid when presenting a debt raise?
Avoid unsupported projections, unclear sources of equity, and “we will figure it out later” around liens, reporting, and covenants.
Lenders price uncertainty aggressively or decline it.
Legal disclaimers: Financely provides advisory, structuring, and capital introduction services. Financely is not a bank and does not commit capital.
Any discussions, ranges, and timelines are indicative and subject to diligence, lender underwriting, documentation, KYC and AML review,
sanctions screening, and third-party approvals. No assurance is given that financing will be available or that any transaction will close.
Nothing on this page is legal, tax, or investment advice. You should consult your own counsel and advisors before proceeding.