ONEtoONE helps you find the right investor, negotiate, and structure the deal
We conduct a global search to secure the right investors for your company.
At ONEtoONE Corporate Finance, we help companies raise capital by identifying and engaging the most suitable investors worldwide.
Leveraging our global network, advanced search tools, and sector expertise, we confidentially approach qualified investors, manage negotiations, and design the optimal structure to secure funding. We aim to ensure you obtain the right capital from the right partner, under the best possible terms.
We have a strong track record in raising equity and securing debt financing from leading providers worldwide:
Venture capital and private equity firms
Family offices
Corporations
Debt financing providers
Are you seeking the right investor?
With teams in nearly 100 cities worldwide, access to extensive investor databases—including private equity funds, family offices, and debt financing providers—and sector specialists’ expertise, ONEtoONE conducts a tailored global search to identify and engage the most qualified investors. Recognizing that every company is unique, we focus on securing partners who offer the most substantial strategic synergies and the financial capacity to maximize the value of your business.
Preparation & Targeting
- Mandate signing and valuation.
- Preparation of marketing documentation.
- Global screening and selection of potential investors.
- Synergy assessment and qualification.
Marketing & Negotiation
- Confidential approach and investor presentations.
- Controlled information sharing through secure data rooms.
- Continuous reporting and feedback.
- Receipt and assessment of non-binding offers.
- Structured negotiations to optimize terms.
Most recent Capital Raising transactions
Frequently Asked Questions on Raising Capital
WHAT DOES ONE TO ONE'S CAPITAL RAISING SERVICE INVOLVE?
We advise SMEs on securing equity or debt financing by identifying the right investors worldwide—private equity funds, family offices, corporations and lenders. We manage the entire process, from investor search to structuring and closing.
HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY THE RIGHT INVESTORS FOR MY COMPANY?
We combine proprietary databases, global research capabilities, and a broad presence of local offices to reach qualified investors. Our sector specialists ensure we engage those with the resources and strategic alignment to maximize value.
With over 20 years of experience and over 2,000 transactions completed globally, we have a strong track record in securing equity and debt for SMEs across industries.
WHAT TYPES OF INVESTORS DO YOU APPROACH?
Depending on your objectives, we engage venture capital funds, family offices, private equity firms, corporate investors, and debt financing providers. We carefully tailor the mix to your company’s size, sector, capital requirements, and strategic priorities.
HOW DO YOU SUPPORT NEGOTIATIONS WITH INVESTORS?
We manage competitive tension between bidders, negotiate valuation and terms, structure earn-outs or minority protections when needed, and ensure the final deal aligns with your objectives.
HOW DOES A COMPANY DETERMINE THE OPTIMAL CAPITAL STRUCTURE?
For an SME, determining the optimal capital structure begins with a clear understanding of strategic objectives, cash-flow stability, and risk tolerance. Management must balance equity, which provides flexibility but dilutes ownership, with debt, which preserves control but creates repayment and covenant obligations.
Determining the proper capital structure requires forecasting, sizing capital needs, and testing debt capacity under stress scenarios. The mix depends on sector, growth stage, and asset profile—stable firms can sustain more leverage, while fast-growing or asset-light companies often need equity or hybrid solutions. ONEtoONE advises SMEs in designing the optimal balance to support growth and resilience.
WHAT ARE THE KEY FACTORS THAT INVESTORS CONSIDER?
When evaluating an SME, investors look well beyond financial results—assessing the company’s ability to create sustainable value. Growth potential is often the first criterion: investors want to see a scalable business model, a clear market opportunity, and a realistic strategy to expand revenues, whether through organic growth, product innovation, or geographic expansion. Profitability and cash-flow generation are equally critical, as they demonstrate operational efficiency, the ability to service debt or reinvest in the business, and resilience across market cycles.
Competitive positioning plays a central role: investors examine the strength of the company’s brand, customer base, distribution channels, and differentiation versus competitors, as well as barriers to entry that protect margins. Investors view the management team’s strength and commitment as decisive factors—experienced, motivated leaders inspire confidence that they can execute the growth plan and manage challenges effectively.
In addition, investors assess alignment with their investment strategy, which may focus on specific sectors, geographies, or deal sizes. They consider how the company fits into their existing portfolio and whether synergies can be created with other holdings. Other important aspects include the company’s capital structure, the scalability of its operations, and its ability to generate attractive exit opportunities in the medium term.
In short, investors look for SMEs that combine strong financial fundamentals with a compelling growth story, a defensible market position, credible leadership, and a strategic fit with their investment goals.
WHAT FACTORS SHOULD A COMPANY CONSIDER BEFORE RAISING CAPITAL?
Before raising capital, SMEs must carefully evaluate their strategic objectives and use of proceeds, ensuring the financing aligns with growth, acquisitions, or working capital needs.
We should assess financial readiness with robust forecasts, stress-test debt capacity, and define acceptable leverage, liquidity, and covenant levels.
The choice of instrument—equity, debt, or hybrid—should match the company’s sector, growth stage, and asset profile, balancing cost of capital with long-term flexibility.
Ownership dilution, governance implications, valuation expectations, and market timing also play a crucial role, alongside legal, tax, and regulatory considerations. Readiness for due diligence, management reporting capacity, and post-deal implications, such as covenant restrictions or refinancing risk, must also be addressed.
At ONEtoONE, we guide SMEs through this process by calibrating optimal capital structures, identifying and engaging the right global investors and lenders, and negotiating terms that maximize value while ensuring resilience and flexibility.
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SOURCES OF EQUITY FINANCING?
- Private Placements – Raising capital by selling securities directly to a select group of investors.
- Venture Capital and Private Equity – Venture Capital provides funds to businesses with high growth potential, while private equity invests in more mature companies for expansion, buyouts, or restructuring.
- Angel Investors – High-net-worth individuals who invest in early-stage companies in exchange for equity or convertible securities, often contributing mentorship and sector expertise.
- Family Offices and High-Net-Worth Individuals – Long-term, patient investors who provide equity capital with flexible terms, often less restrictive than institutional funds.
- Strategic Corporate Investors – Selling a minority or majority stake to an established corporation seeking synergies, access to new markets, or innovation partnerships.
- Government or Development Equity Programs – Equity injections or co-investment programs from government agencies or development finance institutions (DFIs), particularly in emerging markets or strategic sectors.
- Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) – Listing shares on a public exchange for the first time, raising significant Capital and enhancing visibility.
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SOURCES OF DEBT FINANCING?
- Bank Loans and Credit Facilities – Traditional term loans or revolving credit lines provided by banks, repaid over time with interest.
- SBA or Government-Backed Loans – Loans guaranteed by public institutions (e.g., Small Business Administration in the U.S. or European Investment Bank programs) that provide SMEs with favorable terms.
- Leasing and Equipment Financing – Loans or lease agreements secured by machinery, vehicles, or other fixed assets, allowing SMEs to finance capital expenditures.
- Invoice Financing / Factoring – Advances secured against accounts receivable, providing immediate liquidity based on outstanding invoices.
- Trade Finance – Credit facilities or guarantees that support import/export transactions and working capital needs tied to trade.
- Overdrafts – Flexible credit allowing companies to withdraw more than their account balance up to a pre-agreed limit.
- Private Debt Funds / Direct Lending – Non-bank institutions providing senior, mezzanine, or unitranche loans, often more flexible but at a higher cost.
- Asset-Based Lending – Loans secured against tangible assets such as real estate, inventory, or receivables.
- Mezzanine Debt – Subordinated loans often paired with equity warrants, providing flexible growth capital for SMEs.
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