Equity and debt capital raises for growth companies

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Equity & Debt
Capital Raises

Unique access to family offices, private equity, venture capital, and institutional debt through our global relationships — for companies with $4M–$100M in revenue.

What We Do

Access Capital Globally

Raising capital is one of the most time-consuming and distracting activities for a growing company. The wrong investor or lender can set you back years. The right one can transform your trajectory.

Peers & Company brings over two decades of relationships with family offices, private equity firms, venture capital funds, and institutional lenders worldwide. We don't just make introductions — we prepare your company to present its strongest case, negotiate optimal terms, and close efficiently.

Whether you need growth equity, bridge financing, senior debt, mezzanine capital, or a combination, we structure the raise to minimize dilution and maximize strategic value. Our advice is unbiased — we recommend the capital structure that's right for your business, not the one that generates the highest fee.

Our Capital Raise Capabilities

  • Equity capital raises (Series A through pre-IPO)
  • Senior and subordinated debt placement
  • Mezzanine and structured financing
  • Convertible note and SAFE structuring
  • Family office and institutional introductions
  • Capital structure optimization and advisory
  • Investor materials preparation and positioning
  • Term sheet negotiation and closing support

Who This Is For

Growth-stage companies with $4M–$100M in revenue seeking institutional capital. Whether venture-backed or bootstrapped, we connect you with the right investors and lenders for your specific stage and industry.

Companies raising growth equityFounders seeking debt alternativesBootstrapped businesses going institutionalPE-backed companies raising follow-on capital

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of capital raises does Peers & Company support?
We support the full spectrum of capital raises for growth-stage companies — from Series A through pre-IPO equity rounds, senior and subordinated debt placement, mezzanine financing, structured financing, and convertible instruments. We tailor the capital structure to your specific growth stage, cash flow profile, and strategic objectives.
What is your network of capital sources?
Over 20+ years we have built deep relationships with family offices, private equity firms, venture capital funds, institutional lenders, and non-traditional debt providers worldwide. This global network gives our clients access to capital sources they typically cannot reach on their own, including investors who specifically focus on growth-stage companies in the $4M–$100M revenue range.
How do you help optimize capital structure?
We analyze your current capital structure, growth plans, and cash flow projections to recommend the optimal mix of equity and debt. Sometimes the right answer is not a pure equity raise — it might be a combination of senior debt, mezzanine financing, and a smaller equity component that minimizes dilution while providing the capital you need to execute your growth plan.
How long does a typical capital raise take?
Timeline varies by deal complexity, but most equity raises take 3–6 months from engagement to close. Debt placements can move faster, often closing in 4–8 weeks. We work to compress timelines by preparing thorough materials upfront and targeting the most relevant investors for your specific situation.
Do you work with bootstrapped companies or only venture-backed?
We work with both. Many of our clients are bootstrapped companies that have never raised institutional capital before. We also work with venture-backed companies looking for growth equity, bridge financing, or debt alternatives. Our network includes investors who specifically seek out capital-efficient, bootstrapped businesses.
How does mezzanine financing work?
Mezzanine financing sits between senior debt and equity in the capital structure. It typically combines a debt component with an equity kicker such as warrants or conversion rights, offering higher returns to the lender in exchange for greater flexibility and fewer covenants than senior loans. For growth-stage companies, mezzanine capital is often used to fund acquisitions, expansion, or working capital without the full dilution of an equity round.
Can you give a mezzanine financing example?
A common mezzanine financing example: a $30M-revenue SaaS company needs $8M to acquire a complementary business. Rather than raising a full equity round (diluting 15–20%), we structure $5M in senior debt plus $3M in mezzanine financing with a small warrant kicker. The founder retains over 95% ownership while completing the private equity capital raise needed for the acquisition. The mezzanine tranche has flexible repayment terms tied to the combined entity's cash flow.

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Non-dilutive, revenue-based financing with no equity dilution or covenants.

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