CAPITAL SOLUTIONS
Strategic Capital Structuring for High-Growth Enterprises and Mid-Market Transactions
BlackLeaf Advisory Group delivers structured capital solutions tailored to private businesses, entrepreneurs, and corporate entities navigating expansion, acquisition, or restructuring.
We approach capital not as a commodity, but as an architecture, engineered to support strategic objectives, mitigate risk, and attract the right investment partners. Our solutions are designed to integrate with legal, tax, and operational structures, ensuring each mandate delivers beyond just funding.
This page outlines our capital structuring capabilities, typical transaction profiles, industry focus, and advisory process.
Capital Instruments & Strategies
Our capabilities extend across the capital stack, providing precision-driven solutions across multiple funding structures.
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Growth & Expansion Capital
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Institutional-grade structuring for scaling product lines, teams, or geographic markets
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Sector-aligned deal packaging and investor positioning
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Convertible, equity-linked, or mezzanine configurations based on client preference
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Strategic Equity Investment
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Design and negotiation of equity placements for Series A–C or project-based rounds
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Equity alignment between founders, new investors, and key executives
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Waterfall design and exit strategy planning
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Bridge Finance & Acquisition Capital
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Fast-tracked funding for time-sensitive transactions including M&A and pre-sale restructuring
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Working capital or collateralised solutions for buyers requiring minimal dilution
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Deal structuring with post-acquisition integration support
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Private Credit & Debt Structuring
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Asset-backed and revenue-based financing using business assets, real estate, invoices, or recurring contracts
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Senior, subordinated, or hybrid facilities for balance sheet efficiency
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Suitable for owners not seeking dilution or traditional banking debt
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Infrastructure & Project-Based Funding
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Structuring of institutional mandates for renewable energy, utilities, logistics, or public-private partnerships
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Tax-aligned instruments including 12B, 12J and jurisdictional ESG-linked vehicles
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Long-term capital structuring with performance-linked disbursements
We Are Focused On Quality
ZAR680M +
Capital Under Active Deployment
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Projects Under Active Funding Contracts (YTD)
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Fund Types
Our Process
Initial Consultation & Feasibility Review
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Understand goals, timeline, and capital intent
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Evaluate structuring viability
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Outline key deliverables and pathway to mandate
Due Diligence & Structuring Phase
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Full financial, legal, and operational review
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Develop term sheet structure, capital stack alignment, and funder-fit matrix
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Model upside, downside, and IRR impact
Mandate Packaging & Investor Engagement
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Investor briefing pack creation
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Active introductions and partner filtering
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Investor Q&A and deal navigation
Execution & Close Support
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Lead negotiations
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Compliance, legal finalisation, and drawdown planning
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Post-deal monitoring or transition services (optional)
Transaction Criteria
Funding Requirement
ZAR 10 million to ZAR 500 million+
Operating History
2+ years (unless startup with exceptional structure or backing)
Location
Southern Africa, GCC, United Kingdom, or cross-border entities
Sectors
Financial Services, Logistics, Renewable Energy, Industrial, Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods
Stage
Growth, Restructure, Pre-Exit, or Acquisition