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?
Debt and equity raised deal by deal for fundless sponsors with a target under LOI.
Incremental, delayed draw or refinanced debt so a platform can fund its next bolt-on.
One facility and one set of documents from a direct lender, sized to cash flow.
Senior, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine layers designed and placed for the buyout.
Acquisition debt for buyers whose deal is too large or too structured for an SBA loan.
Revolvers and term loans secured on the target's receivables, inventory and equipment.
Capital for buying a division of a larger company, including standalone working capital.
More Acquisition Finance Resources
An overview of how business purchases are funded and structured.
How managers structure and fund the purchase of the business they run.
Capital advisory for searchers buying their first company.
Short-term capital to close on time while permanent financing is arranged.
Junior capital that fills the gap between senior debt and equity.
Structuring seller financing that senior lenders will accept.
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.
Request A Quote
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.