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Private Equity, M&A Advisory and Capital Raise solutions for private companies
What We Do
Private Equity
FCL Capital Partners makes majority and minority investments in promising, growth-oriented companies. We partner with driven entrepreneurs and leaders to effect transformative change across various industries.
At FCL, we prioritize preserving the culture established by the founder since we believe a company’s culture is crucial to success. Our goal is to align interests to carry your business through its next stages of growth and development, while treating you like a partner and leaving your legacy in place. We offer strategic, operational, recruiting, and financial management services, utilizing our internal expertise and external network.
Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
Services:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Debt & Equity Capital Raise
- Special Situations & Restructuring
Who We Serve
We serve lower middle market and startup companies seeking to sell their business, acquire other companies, or raise additional capital for growth, buyout, restructuring and recapitalization.
Industries of focus:
Insights
How to Sell My Business?
This article is a comprehensive guide for business owners that explains all the required steps to successfully sell a company.
Preparing Your Business For Sale
This in-depth guide navigates through the critical stages, essential paperwork, and the comprehensive due diligence required to position your business optimally in the marketplace.
Maximizing Business Value
This comprehensive guide unravels essential strategies aimed at enhancing assets, streamlining operations, and showcasing growth potential, ultimately boosting the allure and value of your business in the eyes of potential buyers.
5 Proven Tips to Successfully Sell Your Business
As a seller, your goal should be to prepare the company well, making it as desirable as possible for buyers to not only drive the highest possible price but also attract the best terms and conditions.
Private Equity Offers
In this article, we will examine the six primary components of the purchase price in a private equity transaction including cash, third-party financing, seller notes, rollover equity, earnouts, and escrow.
Who We Are
Rafael De Paoli
Founder & CEO
Over 20 years of Investment Banking and Restructuring experience at bulge-bracket investment banks advising Fortune 500 executives and financial sponsors. Led over $55 billion in transactions across mergers & acquisitions, equity & debt capital markets, leveraged finance, and project finance.
Prior to founding FCL, Mr. De Paoli led a Global Banking team at HSBC, the 4th largest bank in the world (ex. China) with approximately $3 trillion in total assets. Mr. De Paoli managed a $5.5 billion debt portfolio. and led various global mandates in debt, equity, and M&A.
Before joining HSBC, Mr. De Paoli was the Global Head of the Special Opportunities Group at Aladdin Capital Management, a $15 billion hedge fund based in Stamford, CT. Mr. De Paoli also served as Head of Restructuring at Merrill Lynch Investment Banking in New York, where he advised distressed clients in high-profile transactions including debtor-in-possession financings, plans of reorganizations, 363 asset sales, distressed for control investments and out-of-court restructurings.
Mr. De Paoli started his post-MBA career at GE Capital, where he was invited to join the selective Risk Management Leadership Program working in Capital Markets, Securitizations, and Restructuring.
Paulo Zottolo
Strategic Partner, Consumer & Retail
Former CEO of Philips Latin America and Nivea USA & Brazil with over 30 years of operational restructuring and M&A experience in the consumer sector.
Earlier in his career, Paulo was a Marketing Director for Tyco Europe where he was responsible for the company’s growth strategy in the continent including numerous acquisitions of B2B companies.
In 2011, moved to the U.S. where he founded and sold a successful startup in the beverage sector. Paulo built a solid reputation and differentiated career in the executive world by challenging the status quo, working hard and overcoming many challenges along the way.
Duncan Caird
Strategic Partner, Project Finance
Highly experienced project finance and infrastructure banker with over 30 years of experience leading global advisory teams, and structuring debt & equity cross border transactions.
Former Co-Head of the Real Assets and Structured Finance Group, Americas for HSBC based in New York, where he has worked since 2006 in various leadership roles. Led a professional team of 50 banking and advisory professionals offering structured finance solutions to clients across the Americas, with team based in NY, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Services included lending, advisory services (in both debt & M&A); ratings & structuring advice; renewables (tax equity, lending, acquisition financing, bridges, USPP); project, energy (O&G, RBL, power), offshore assets and infrastructure finance; capital call facilities; securitization; and trade finance.
His experience ranges across structuring and investing equity, mezzanine and senior debt in broader infrastructure sector, monitoring project delivery, as well as extensive public and private sector advisory. He was responsible for a $7 billion loan portfolio with associated risk management responsibilities.
Prior to HSBC, Duncan worked in London and New Zeeland with CIT Bank, Bank of America, MUFG and Westpac.
Companies We Have Worked With...
Disclaimer – The referenced companies have maintained relationships with FCL Capital Partners and or its staff even through previous employment. Logos of the referenced companies are the property of those companies and are solely used for referenced purposes. Such citations should not be viewed as direct or indirect endorsement.
Testimonials
A&B Tropical Produce LLC
“FCL Capital Partners delivered exceptional expertise and guidance throughout our selling process, demonstrating an unparalleled understanding of market dynamics and a keen eye for maximizing value. Their strategic approach and unwavering commitment ensured a smooth transaction, making them an invaluable asset to our successful sale.“
— Alan Goldberg, Co-Founder & CEO
Pennsylvania China Farm Inc.
“The invaluable assistance of FCL Capital Partners, who served as PACF’s exclusive financial advisor, was instrumental in facilitating this successful transaction. They demonstrated an unparalleled level of industry knowledge, work ethics and dedication.”
— Tony Lin, Founder & CEO
Vega Produce LLC
“It was a pleasure working with FCL. We interviewed several investment bankers but FCL’s seasoned team with deep knowledge of the industry clearly stood out. They worked tirelessly to create a competitive sale process and achieve the best possible outcome for the shareholders of Vega Produce. We are extremely pleased with the end result.”
— Alejandro Toro, Founder & CEO
Goba Capital Inc.
“With support from FCL, we can continue to pursue our growth strategy. They designed a financing solution that fits our needs today while providing flexibility for future growth. FCL’s in-depth product knowledge and breadth of market relationships are superior to many large financial institutions and were a key factor to a successful outcome.”
— Noel Marsden, CFO
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Miami, FL 33131
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