We provide lender-ready capital raise packaging and debt or equity placement support for business owners and buyers looking to secure serious term sheets and close funding on a defined timeline.
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Raising US Capital To Acquire A Business In Africa
We structure US private placements, private equity vehicles and cross-border debt facilities to acquire operating businesses across Africa.
Acquiring a business in Africa using US capital requires more than a pitch deck. Investors assess governance, jurisdictional exposure, currency risk, enforceability of security and management capability. Structured preparation determines whether capital is available.
Capital Raising Structures
Reg D private placements to accredited investors, family offices and private equity sponsors seeking exposure to African operating assets.
Formation of a dedicated private equity fund or acquisition vehicle structured for institutional governance and defined exit strategy.
Cross-border acquisition financing from private credit funds structured as senior secured loans, mezzanine tranches or unitranche facilities.
Combination of sponsor equity, preferred equity and structured acquisition debt to optimize return and risk allocation.
How Investors Assess African Acquisition Deals
US investors evaluate more than revenue multiples. Key criteria include management track record, audited financials, enforceability of shareholder agreements, foreign exchange exposure, political risk and exit optionality.
Typical equity requirements range between 25 percent and 40 percent of enterprise value depending on sector, jurisdiction and leverage profile. Higher risk environments require stronger sponsor capital commitment.
Engagement Process
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Acquisition Review
Assessment of target financials, valuation, sector positioning and jurisdictional exposure.
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Capital Structure Design
Determination of sponsor equity, preferred equity and acquisition debt ratios.
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Private Placement Preparation
Preparation of investor memorandum, financial model and risk disclosure framework.
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US Investor Outreach
Targeted distribution to accredited investors, private equity sponsors and private credit funds.
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Debt Structuring
Negotiation of acquisition loans, covenants, security packages and repayment profiles.
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Closing Coordination
Legal documentation support and capital flow coordination through closing.
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Financely operates as a capital advisory desk. Securities offerings and regulated activities are conducted through appropriately licensed entities where required. We do not act as a broker-dealer or investment advisor unless separately engaged under proper authorization.
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Submit transaction summary, target profile and capital requirement for mandate evaluation.
Commercial transactions only. Engagement subject to written mandate and fee agreement.
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Financelyadvises 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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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.
Trade Finance
Letters of Credit, Standby LCs, Confirmations, Receivables Finance, and Inventory Lines with control.
LCs and Confirmations
SBLC and Guarantees
AR/AP and Supply Chain
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.
KYC and Source of Funds required. Engagements are best-efforts and subject to underwriting. Preference for operating companies with meaningful revenue.
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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.Clickhereto download our brochure. Emailsupportdesk@financely-group.comfor general enquiries.