Acquisition Finance For Sponsors

Acquisition Financing for Sponsors

Acquisition financing for sponsors is the debt and structured capital used to buy a business, sized to the target's cash flow and collateral. Financely structures the capital stack and places it with banks, direct lenders, unitranche and mezzanine funds and asset-based lenders. Start with the page that matches your deal, or send the deal and we will route it.

Which Financing Fits Your Deal?

Independent Sponsor Financing

Debt and equity raised deal by deal for fundless sponsors with a target under LOI.

Add-On Acquisition Financing

Incremental, delayed draw or refinanced debt so a platform can fund its next bolt-on.

Unitranche Acquisition Financing

One facility and one set of documents from a direct lender, sized to cash flow.

Leveraged Buyout Financing

Senior, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine layers designed and placed for the buyout.

Non-SBA Business Acquisition Loans

Acquisition debt for buyers whose deal is too large or too structured for an SBA loan.

Asset-Based Acquisition Financing

Revolvers and term loans secured on the target's receivables, inventory and equipment.

Carve-Out Acquisition Financing

Capital for buying a division of a larger company, including standalone working capital.

More Acquisition Finance Resources

Business Acquisition Financing

An overview of how business purchases are funded and structured.

Management Buyout Financing

How managers structure and fund the purchase of the business they run.

Search Fund Capital Advisory

Capital advisory for searchers buying their first company.

Bridge Loan for Business Acquisition

Short-term capital to close on time while permanent financing is arranged.

Mezzanine Capital Providers for Buyouts

Junior capital that fills the gap between senior debt and equity.

Seller Notes for Business Acquisitions

Structuring seller financing that senior lenders will accept.

SBA Alternative Financing

Options for buyers who cannot or do not want to use an SBA loan.

What Does Financely Do on an Acquisition?

  • Reviews the deal and tells you whether it is financeable as presented
  • Designs the capital stack around cash flow, collateral and your equity position
  • Builds a lender ready package: credit memo, model review, sources and uses
  • Runs targeted placement with matched lenders and capital providers
  • Compares term sheets and coordinates diligence and documentation to closing

Financely is an arranger and advisor, not a lender. Capital comes from third party lenders and investors who make their own credit decisions.

How Is Financely Paid?

Financely charges a deal review fee, then a retainer and a success fee agreed in writing before work begins. Third party costs such as legal counsel, QoE and valuations are paid by you directly to the provider.

Ready to Finance Your Acquisition?

Send your LOI, target financials and sources and uses, and we will reply with a fee-based quote and a proposed structure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Financely a lender?

No. Financely structures acquisition financing and places it with third party lenders and investors. You sign the facility directly with the lender, subject to its credit approval.

What kinds of buyers do you work with?

Independent sponsors, search funds, sponsor-backed platforms, management buyout groups and owner-operators buying a business.

Which page should I start with?

Start with the page closest to your deal. If you are unsure, submit the deal through the quote form and we will tell you which structure fits.

Can you combine several types of capital?

Yes. Many acquisitions combine senior debt with mezzanine, seller paper or asset-based facilities, and we arrange them in one process.

Do I need a signed LOI?

A signed LOI is typical because lenders want a defined deal. If you are close to signing, send the draft and we will tell you what is needed.

How is your work paid for?

Financely charges a deal review fee, then a retainer and a success fee agreed in writing before work begins. You receive a quote after we review the deal.

Disclaimer: Financely is an advisory and structuring platform. We do not guarantee issuance, lender approvals, or transaction closing outcomes. All mandates are subject to underwriting, KYC and AML checks, compliance review, counterparty acceptance, and final provider decisions. This page is provided for commercial information only and does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice.