At AFC Capital & Advisors, we help clients develop the most effective capital structure for their organization. Whether your company needs additional capital to execute its operational strategy or the ownership team wants to sell a minority stake to “take some chips off the table,” AFC Capital & Advisors has the expertise and resources to deliver.
What We Do
At AFC Capital & Advisors, we work closely with our clients to evaluate strategic options and implement plans that unlock value for stakeholders. We provide guidance on structuring and executing equity and debt capital raises, leveraging our experience with transactional projects and connections with financial institutions.
Our Process
Our Strategic Advisory Services offer operational support to help early-stage enterprises reduce risk and enhance value. Many startups face challenges related to perceived risks in their business model, management, or execution strategy. Through our structured approach to risk reduction and value enhancement, we help clients position themselves effectively in the market, increasing their chances of securing the capital they need to grow and succeed.
Assess Market Opportunity
We begin by clearly defining the client’s market opportunity and strategic objectives.
Position the Company
Our team positions the company to attract the attention of the most suitable investment partners.
Produce a Financial Forecast
Our financial analysts create detailed, defensible, and compelling forecasts to support a premium valuation.
What We Do
First, we collaborate with our clients to fully understand their strategic initiatives and growth opportunities. Once these are identified, we work with AFC Capital & Advisors partners to secure the right capital aligned with the client’s strategic goals.
Our Process
We help our clients prepare thoroughly for detailed business evaluations before entering the market and engaging with investors who have proven experience in building successful companies.
Assess Market Opportunity
We begin by clearly defining the client’s market opportunity and strategic objectives.
Position the Company
Our team positions the company to attract the attention of the most suitable investment partners.
Produce a Financial Forecast
Our financial analysts create detailed, defensible, and compelling forecasts to support a premium valuation.
What We Do
We assess funding needs, strategic vision, business outlook, and company culture to help management and shareholders secure the investment capital necessary for growth.
Recapitalization focuses on providing liquidity to existing owners by connecting them with equity investors interested in purchasing ownership stakes or lenders who can provide funds through dividend distributions.
Our Process
Recapitalization enables our clients to retain control of their business, benefit from an external perspective, and access liquidity more quickly than alternative funding structures.
Review Financials
Our analysts examine company financials to ensure a stable operating history, healthy cash flow, and up-to-date audits.
Assess Leadership
We evaluate the strength of the current leadership team to effectively position the company and its future operations to potential investors.
Advise
We guide clients through the transaction, recommending suitable partners and providing support with legal, tax, and accounting matters.
What We Do
We evaluate funding needs, strategic vision, business outlook, and company culture to help management and shareholders secure the investment capital needed for growth. We also have experience facilitating debt investments from private capital, SBIC funds, and other non-traditional lenders.
Our Process
We guide borrowers and shareholders to achieve the best value while meeting their financing objectives.
Forecast Financials
At AFC Capital & Advisors, we help clients build robust financial forecast models that serve as a cornerstone for future negotiations. These models simulate your business in a flexible format, adapting to different needs. For early-stage companies, they are especially useful for understanding burn rate and determining how far current cash reserves can carry the business before additional capital is needed.
Evaluate Scenarios
We assess cash flow scenarios that lenders are likely to accept using the financial forecast. Each model is customized to the client, based on extensive data collection, market research, and working sessions to present a transparent and realistic scenario.
Analyze Options
We review various funding options and negotiate loan terms that best align with our client’s strategy. Managing a transaction can be time-consuming, from preparing compelling materials and sourcing industry data to building a data room and handling communications. With **AFC Capital & Advisors** as a partner, owners and executives can focus on running their business while we guide them through the complex process efficiently.