Trade Finance Joint Venture Partners: How To Find Limited Partners
Limited partners back trade finance when they see strong controls, repeatable deal flow, and clean reporting. This page explains what LPs test for, which JV structures work, how pricing is set, and how we present your program so capital moves. Start with the quick screening. If you qualify, request an LP introduction and we will open the right doors.
Snapshot:
LPs buy verified receivables and short tenor risk. Show pipeline, controls, loss history, concentration rules, and a fair waterfall. Lock custody and reporting. Then raise.
LP Suitability And Enquiry
Answer step by step. You will see if you fit what trade finance joint venture partners expect and which route we recommend. If you qualify, request an LP introduction.
What Limited Partners Look For In Trade Finance
- Clear use of proceeds.
Pre shipment, post shipment, or LC confirmation with matching documents.
- Risk cover.
Confirmed LCs, avals, or credit insurance with named limits and claims language tested.
- Short tenor.
30 to 120 days with hard stops and extension rules.
- Concentration policy.
Borrower, buyer, issuer, sector, and country caps written in the memo.
- Custody and control.
Security agent, controlled accounts, and daily cash recon.
- Waterfall.
Priority to LP, then manager fees and carry after a hurdle.
- Reporting.
Aging, roll rates, claims table, and stress outcomes each month.
JV Structures That Work
| Structure |
Use Case |
LP Control |
| Single Deal JV SPV
|
One counterparty or one flow with fixed limits and escrow. Good for pilots. |
High. Veto on draws and extensions. |
| Program JV SPV
|
Multiple counterparties under one policy and one custody stack. |
High. Policy board and caps. |
| Note Issuance SPV
|
LPs buy senior notes. Manager holds equity and first loss. |
Medium. Trustee and covenants. |
| Co Lending With Bank RPs
|
Bank originates LCs. LP takes funded or unfunded participations with set margins. |
Medium. Bank agency and reports. |
Risk Controls LPs Expect
Cover
Confirmed LCs, avals, or A rated insurance. Clear claim process and timelines.
Collateral
Title docs, warehouse control, or charge over proceeds where relevant.
Policy
Borrower and buyer caps, sector and country caps, related party rules.
Cash
Controlled accounts, daily sweeps, and reconciliation.
Docs
Clean sets. Matching invoices, transport, and inspection where needed.
Stress
Roll rate and default cases with recovery paths and timing.
Pricing And Return Ranges
| Risk Band |
Typical Features |
Indicative Net To LP |
| Low
|
OECD, confirmed LCs, 30 to 60 days, tight caps |
8% to 10% |
| Medium
|
Mixed geographies, insured AR, 60 to 120 days |
10% to 12% |
| Higher
|
Longer tenor or weaker cover with strong controls |
12% plus |
Ranges are indicative and depend on cover, tenor, costs, and leverage. Final terms follow diligence.
How We Raise JV Capital
Week 1 To 2
Memo, policy, custody map, data room, and model.
Week 3 To 4
Target LP list and soft clears. NDA and Q and A.
Week 5 To 8
Term sheets, waterfall, and agent terms.
Close
Docs, accounts, first draws, and reporting cadence.
Ready To Meet Trade Finance Joint Venture Partners
Request an LP introduction. We respond with the route, terms, and timing.
Request LP Introduction
We act as arranger and advisor. We are not a fund or a bank. All engagements require KYC, AML, and sanctions screening. LP commitments and pricing remain subject to due diligence and approvals.