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SERVICES

End-to-end funding execution for complex debt and structured finance.

I design, run and close financing processes on behalf of management teams — from structure selection through to credit approval and legal completion.

WHO I WORK WITH

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Founders

...with insufficient bandwidth or knowledge to present their business to market.

Private Equity or VC-Backed Businesses

...requiring professional, experienced execution.

CFOs & Finance Directors

...running business-critical financing processes.

Management Teams

...in need of senior oversight and a professional route to the financing market.

THE FUNDING EXECUTION FRAMEWORK

A 6-step approach to delivering on financing requirements.

Step 1: Funding Strategy & Structure
  • Assess business, transaction, challenges

  • Decide lending instruments

  • Balance cost, flexibility, covenants and risk

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Step 2: Lender-Grade Materials
  • Information memoranda

  • Financial models and sensitivities

  • Credit-focused narrative and risk mitigation

  • Identify lenders with genuine appetite

  • No broad auctions

  • Direct, credible introductions

Step 3: Targeted Lender Access
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Step 4: Credit Process Management
  • Manage Q&A and information flow

  • Anticipate credit objections

  • Maintain transaction momentum

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Step 5: Term Negotiation
Step 6: Legal Process to Completion
  • Financing pricing, fees and economics

  • Covenants and reporting

  • Structural protections and flexibility

  • Work alongside legal advisers

  • Maintain commercial discipline

  • Manage curveballs and timing risk

CORE SERVICES

Some of the more complex funding types in which I specialise.

Structured Finance
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Bespoke debt solutions for complex or non-standard transactions, including PE-backed and event-driven situations.

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Hybrid/Bespoke Structures
Venture Debt

Where traditional products do not fit, structures are adapted to match the level of cashflow and security available.

Growth-focused debt where cashflow and security are limited. Requires analysis growth dynamics and IP value.

How Engagements Typically Work

  1. Initial discussion and feasibility assessment

  2. Upfront clarity on risks and likely outcomes

  3. Active management through credit and legal phases

  4. Ongoing involvement until funding completes

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'I had an excellent experience! The service was outstanding'

Happy client

Why This Approach Is Successful

  1. Ex-lender perspective

  2. Credit-first thinking

  3. Professional, risk-aware presentation

  4. Senior ownership throughout

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a close up of a door with a bunch of keys on it

'I had an excellent experience! The service was outstanding'

Happy client

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man in blue dress shirt holding black smartphone

QUESTIONS?

Most of my clients start with an off-the-record chat. Feel free to get in touch.