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We work with funders who have produced processes, programs and instruments that meet the needs of today's ever-changing corporate finance environment. Naturally, we have developed relations with our own sources of funding but we work closely with the small number of other firms, like ourselves, who specialise in alternative capital. If we believe that you will do better working through one of our partner firms, rather than us, we will refer you to them directly. We present below some of the funding options available to our clients either directly or through our partner firms. Structured Equity for Loan Funding (SELF) Program
The SELF Program has been developed by Equility Capital in association with a US-based venture capital company which has responded to developments in the alternative capital market by opening its own trading platform. SELF breaks down the walls between early-stage, growth companies and the rarefied stratum of financial instruments traded on the mainstream capital markets. It delivers to companies raising up to $1bn what was previously the exclusive preserve of major corporates and institutions raising funds above the $1bn threshold. The minimum deal value is $30m and, for those seeking funding, the Program relies on a 0.5% to 1% deposit (min deposit $250,000) of the amount being raised. Please download the SELF Program Guide for further information.PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity)
This funding method enables listed companies ($30m min market cap) to access debt or equity funding that can be drawn down at their own discretion. It can be used for specific projects, acquisitions or kept as a capital reserve to take advantage of situations where speed of action is essential. Our fund specialises in growth and emerging markets and regions. To enquire about PIPE funding please e-mail
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Funding for Infrastructure, Utilities and 'Public Works' Projects
We represent a US-based funder that will lend for major 'public sector' projects across infrastructure, energy and utilities. Also, sale and leaseback of major public assets. A+ credit agency rating from the borrower or the principal buyer (gov't, utility etc) for which the project is being built is essential for a successful deal. Alternatively, the funder will accept a LOC/BG from an A+ rated bank.
U/HNWI Syndicates
Equility is witnessing more and more U/HNWIs setting up their own investment syndicates. This is a natural process as there is abundant research to show that most wealth around the world is owned by those who have built and, perhaps, sold their own successful businesses. As seasoned entrepreneurs themselves, they will often seriously consider deals that their private equity or hedge fund managers will not.
We are continually developing relationships with these syndicates, each of which have their own preferences either by market, deal value, location or other criteria. We make a point of not wasting their time with deals that are not relevant to them.
Hedge Funds
It is probably true to say that hedge funds are taking over the role of traditional banking. There are now some 700 of them active in debt and equity funding, many using methods and instruments providing flexibility and options that no traditional VC or PE company could offer. If you are fortunate enough to be offered funding through one of these vehicles, you will often find that the offer has a deadline for acceptance which must be met. This is because your funding is most likely coming from the wholesale capital markets where time, literally, is money.
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