From time to time, online posts describe Financely Group as a “scam” or accuse us of acting in bad faith. These claims usually appear after we decline a mandate, disengage from a file or refuse to support unregulated “programs” that no serious lender will touch. This page sets out our position.
We are a capital advisory and arranging firm. We do not guarantee funding, we are not a bank and we do not work for free. Every mandate is subject to underwriting, KYC, AML, sanctions checks and lender or investor approvals. We are selective about clients and transactions because our name sits beside every case we prepare.
Financely Group focuses on post-revenue businesses and sponsors that can stand up to lender scrutiny. In many cases we work with companies that already generate meaningful EBITDA and have verifiable financial statements, corporate governance and a real management team.
Through regulated partners, we help clients:
We do not collect deposits from the public, we do not take balance-sheet risk and we do not promise outcomes outside what regulated lenders and investors can support at a given time.
Serious financing work is labour-intensive. Proper structuring, financial modelling, information memoranda, lender presentations and coordination with legal and tax advisers require experienced professionals and many hours of focused work.
For that reason, we charge retainers. Our engagement letters set out:
Individuals who insist that any advisory work must be “no cure, no pay” from day one, or who demand full packaging and distribution with no upfront compensation, are not a fit for our firm.
We do not accept every transaction that comes to us. Common reasons for declining or ending a mandate include:
In many cases, the loudest online complaints appear after we have declined a mandate or disengaged for one or more of these reasons. Those posts rarely mention the gaps, inconsistencies or rule breaches in the underlying file.
A small number of individuals with rejected or terminated files have published claims that Financely Group is a scam, that we “took fees and did nothing” or that we refused to support their preferred structure. We reject these statements as false and misleading.
Our internal records show that such files typically share several features:
We do not negotiate with people who demand that we ignore these issues. We disengage, record the reasons privately and move on. Where online content crosses into targeted defamation or harassment, we reserve all rights to protect our business and our team, including legal remedies.
Our stance is strict because the markets we work in attract both genuine sponsors and operators of questionable schemes. To protect clients and partners, we do not endorse or participate in:
Genuine sponsors should be wary of any party that promises certainty of funding without a data room, asks for secrecy around counterparties or discourages them from speaking with counsel and independent advisers.
Sponsors, borrowers and acquirers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence on Financely Group and any other adviser. Reasonable steps include:
We welcome questions from serious parties. We will not, though, attempt to placate those who resort to anonymous online attacks instead of addressing legitimate issues in a professional way.
If you are a genuine sponsor with a real project, trading line or acquisition case, and you want clarity on how we work, contact our team. We are happy to explain our process, eligibility criteria and fee structure in plain language before you sign any mandate.
Contact Financely GroupDisclaimer: This page provides general information about Financely Group’s operating model, client protection stance and response to online scam allegations. It does not constitute legal, tax, accounting or investment advice and should not be relied on as such. Financely Group acts as an advisor and arranger through regulated partners and is not a bank or direct lender. All mandates are subject to written engagement terms, retainers, due diligence, KYC, AML, sanctions screening, legal review, credit approval and documentation. References to inaccurate or misleading online content are made in general terms and do not relate to any specific individual or entity. We reserve all rights to protect our business, clients and staff where statements published about us are false or defamatory.
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.
Tap into solutions like letters of credit, bank guarantees, and payment facilitation. We address the challenge of global transaction risk through structured strategies that foster cross-border growth. Complete the form to unlock streamlined funding aligned with your commercial objectives.
Submit a RequestAccess non-recourse funding for infrastructure, renewable energy, or other capital-intensive ventures. We mitigate capital constraints by isolating project assets and focusing on risk management. Provide your details to receive a structure that drives growth and maximizes returns.
Submit a RequestSecure financing for business or real estate acquisitions. We ease transaction hurdles by reviewing cash flow, synergy opportunities, and exit plans. Complete the form for a customized proposal that supports your strategic investment objectives.
Submit a RequestFinancely assists banks facing Basel III pressures by distributing trade finance deals and providing collateral for letters of credit. We reduce capital burdens while preserving client relationships and fostering service expansion. Submit your request to optimize your trade finance offerings.
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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