Initial Sponsor-Led Buyouts
Finance the acquisition of an established operating company with a defined management and value-creation plan.
Complete Capital Stacks for Signed LOI Transactions
Independent Sponsor Acquisition Financing
Financely helps independent sponsors finance identified business acquisitions. We structure the complete capital stack, prepare the lender and investor materials, place senior debt and equity, coordinate seller financing and support execution through closing.
Transaction-specific debt and equity for independent sponsors that have sourced a credible acquisition opportunity.
You Found the Acquisition. We Help Build the Capital Stack.
Independent sponsors do not have a committed fund available for every closing. A signed LOI must therefore be converted into a credible financing case for lenders, co-investors and the seller.
Our offer covers the financing process from capital-stack design through targeted debt and equity placement. We do not merely circulate an executive summary. We prepare the transaction for institutional underwriting and coordinate the financing parties toward closing.
Request an Acquisition Financing ReviewTransactions We Support
Buy-and-Build Transactions
Structure debt and equity for acquisitions that expand an existing portfolio or operating platform.
Sponsor-Backed MBOs
Combine management participation, sponsor economics, seller capital and outside financing.
We work on identified transactions, not unfocused acquisition searches. A serious mandate should have a target, defined valuation, transaction access and a credible path to exclusivity or an executed LOI.
Sponsors can review our broader independent sponsor financing service and business acquisition financing advisory. Transactions with a specific equity shortfall may qualify for acquisition equity gap financing.
Capital Stack Solutions
Senior Acquisition Debt
We size and place cash-flow, asset-backed, unitranche or other senior facilities according to the target’s earnings, assets and acquisition structure.
Transaction-Specific Equity
We structure common, preferred or co-investment capital around ownership, sponsor economics, governance and the expected exit.
Seller Notes and Rollover Equity
Seller participation can reduce cash required at closing and align the seller with the post-closing transition and performance plan.
Closing and Post-Acquisition Liquidity
The capital stack can include a revolving facility, delayed draw commitment or additional liquidity for fees, integration and working capital.
What We Deliver
We review the target company, purchase price, normalized earnings, buyer contribution and proposed sponsor economics. We then develop the sources and uses, debt capacity, investor return model and complete financing strategy.
Financely can prepare the lender and investor file through its acquisition financing packaging service. Seller notes and deferred consideration can be addressed through seller financing advisory. The acquisition model can be developed through our financial modeling service.
Our Process
1
Transaction Review
We assess the LOI, target financials, valuation and sponsor plan.
2
Capital Stack Design
We size debt, equity, seller capital and closing liquidity.
3
Capital Placement
We run targeted outreach to suitable lenders and investors.
4
Closing Coordination
We support diligence, term alignment and financing execution.
Turn the Signed LOI Into a Financeable Transaction
Submit the LOI, target financials, purchase price, sponsor contribution, management plan and requested capital structure for an initial assessment.
Submit an Independent Sponsor DealFrequently Asked Questions
What is independent sponsor acquisition financing?
It is transaction-specific debt and equity raised to fund an acquisition led by a sponsor that does not rely on a committed private equity fund.
Does the sponsor need a signed LOI?
A signed LOI or similar transaction access is normally expected before a serious financing and investor placement process begins.
Can Financely raise both debt and equity?
Yes. The mandate may cover senior debt, structured equity, co-investment, seller financing and working-capital requirements.
Will the sponsor retain ownership and economics?
Sponsor ownership, promote, fees and governance depend on the transaction, sponsor contribution and negotiated investor terms.
Does Financely guarantee that the acquisition will be funded?
No. Financely provides structuring, underwriting preparation and placement support on a best-efforts basis. Lenders and investors make final decisions.
This page is provided for general information and does not constitute a commitment to arrange or provide capital. Financely works on a best-efforts basis. All mandates remain subject to KYC and AML review, sanctions screening, target diligence, lender and investor approval, legal review and definitive documentation.