Tier 4 · Specialized Engagement

Capital & Debt Advisory

Access better capital at better terms. Built on direct experience structuring debt transactions and relationships with 10+ active lending sources — from community banks to private credit.

Fixed FeeEngagement Type
1–2% Success Fee at Close
10+ Lender Relationships

What Is This Engagement?

Getting capital is hard. Getting the right capital — at the right terms, from the right source — requires expertise most small businesses do not have in-house. The difference between a well-structured deal and a poorly structured one can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of the relationship.

This engagement draws on direct experience structuring debt recapitalizations and relationships with more than 10 lending sources — from community banks and SBA lenders to alternative finance companies and private credit funds.

Fee structure: fixed upfront fee for assessment and advisory work, plus a 1–2% success fee applied to total capital raised or restructured at close. Ongoing advisory is billed at after the initial assessment phase.

Your Deliverables

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Capital Structure Analysis

A full assessment of your current debt, equity, and capital needs — with recommendations on how to optimize structure for your goals.

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Financing Source Identification

Identification of the optimal capital sources for your situation: bank, SBA, alternative lender, asset-based, revenue-based, or private credit.

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Lender Outreach & Facilitation

Direct introductions to the right lenders based on your deal profile — leveraging existing relationships to accelerate the process.

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Term Negotiation Support

Guidance through the term sheet and negotiation phase — helping you understand every term and push back where warranted.

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Post-Close Documentation

A clean summary of your new capital structure, key terms, covenants, and ongoing obligations.

The Four Dimensions

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Current Capital Structure Assessment

Evaluate existing debt, interest rates, covenants, maturity dates, and collateral pledges. Identify structural inefficiencies or refinancing opportunities.

Debt Schedule · Covenant Review · Rate Analysis
2

Capital Needs Analysis

Define exactly how much capital you need, what for, over what timeframe, and what repayment structure makes sense — before approaching any lender.

Use of Proceeds · Sizing · Structure
3

Lender Matching & Outreach

Match your deal profile to the right lender type. Prepare the materials lenders need. Facilitate introductions and manage the outreach process.

CIM Prep · Lender Targeting · Relationship Access
4

Negotiation & Close Support

Review all term sheets in plain English, identify any unfavorable clauses, and support negotiation to achieve the best possible outcome.

Term Sheet · Negotiation · Close Support

Strong Fit If…

  • You need to raise capital for growth, acquisition, equipment, or working capital — but are unsure where to go
  • You have existing debt that feels expensive, inflexible, or poorly structured
  • You have been turned down by a bank and are unsure why or what your alternatives are
  • You are preparing for a refinancing, recapitalization, or sale and want capital structure clean first
  • You need a professional to prepare lender materials and manage the process — not a list of banks to call
  • You want someone who has actually sat across the table from lenders and knows how the process works

Internal Reference — SOP

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Phase 1 · Initial Assessment (Covered by Fixed Fee)

  • Request: last 3 years P&L and balance sheets, current debt schedule, 3 months bank statements, existing lender agreements
  • Deliver written Capital Structure Assessment with recommendations
  • Present assessment in 60-min call; confirm engagement scope and success fee terms

Phase 2 · Deal Preparation

  • Define capital need: amount, structure (term loan, revolver, line of credit, etc.), use of proceeds
  • Build or review financial projections (may require Tier 2 engagement if not already done)
  • Prepare Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) or lender package
  • Identify 3–5 target lenders based on deal profile, size, industry, and structure

Phase 3 · Lender Outreach & Process Management

  • Facilitate introductions to target lenders (email + warm intro where relationship exists)
  • Manage information flow: coordinate data requests, respond to questions, track lender status
  • Maintain deal tracker: lender name, status, interest level, timeline, next action
  • Weekly update call with client during active outreach process

Phase 4 · Term Sheet, Negotiation & Close

  • Review all term sheets received; prepare side-by-side comparison matrix
  • Present options with clear explanation of all terms: rate, fees, covenants, collateral, prepayment
  • Flag any terms that are unfavorable or unusual
  • Support negotiation and coordinate with legal counsel through closing
  • Post-close: deliver Capital Structure Summary document; invoice success fee upon close
Tools: Excel · Google Drive · Calendly · Zoom · DocuSign · Debt schedule template

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