GREENSTONE
CONNECTING CAPITAL AND OPPORTUNITY
From securing funding for expansion to sourcing the right investment opportunities, Greenstone operates at the intersection of capital and growth. We make sure both sides gain the momentum to move forward.
CAPITAL RAISING AND EQUITY SOURCING COMPARISON
Focused on Trade Finance, Project Finance, Commercial Real Estate, and Business Acquisitions.
| Criteria | GREENSTONE | Bulge Bracket or Major Bank | Single Lender Boutique |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Focus | ✓ Trade Finance, Project Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Business Acquisitions | – Large corporates and mature sponsors | – One product or narrow niche |
| Deal Size | $5m to $250m typical; recurring trade lines possible | Primarily above $250m | $5m to $50m typical |
| Speed to Indicative Terms | ✓ 5 to 10 business days after a complete data room | – Committee driven | – Faster but few options |
| Underwriting Depth | ✓ Model QA or build, lender memo, clean data room | ✓ | – Basic screens |
| Distribution Breadth | ✓ Multi-investor and multi-lender placement, cross-border | – Concentrated syndicates | – Single balance sheet |
| Equity Sourcing and Gap Support | ✓ Family offices, private equity, credit funds, co-invest and sidecars; case-by-case equity top-ups | – Yes at scale | ✕ |
| Trade Finance Capability | ✓ LC or SBLC issuance and confirmation, receivables, inventory with control | – Focus on large corporates | – Only if specialist |
| Standards and Rules | ✓ UCP 600, ISP98, URDG 758 aligned; support through closing | ✓ | – |
| Third-Party Coordination | ✓ Counsel, tax, independent engineers, valuers, insurers, trustees, servicers | ✓ | – Limited bench |
| Risk Controls | ✓ Escrows, collateral control, price collars, covenants, reporting cadence | ✓ | – Limited toolkit |
| KYC/AML and Confidentiality | ✓ Full KYC/AML, NDAs, controlled data-room access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Process is 100% Remote | ✓ Intake, underwriting, and placement are remote | – In-person common | ✓ |
| Fees and Terms | ✓ Upfront retainer with defined scope; success fee at market range | ✓ Higher base fees | – Points or OID common |
| Post-Closing Support | ✓ Amendments, waivers, reporting, lender relations | ✓ | – Limited |
| Scalability Over Time | ✓ Upsize lines and add tranches as performance builds | ✓ | – Balance-sheet limits |
| Best-Fit User | Post-revenue companies needing structured capital and credible equity | Large established issuers | Borrowers fitting one product |
PAIN POINTS WE SOLVE
- Too many false starts. We screen fast and give a clear pass or revise.
- Equity gap uncertainty. We source credible top-ups when warranted.
- Slow or opaque process. You receive a dated checklist and timeline.
- One-product pressure. We place across lenders and investor types.
- Third-party friction. We coordinate legal, technical, and insurance providers.
- Travel constraints. The process is fully remote under NDA.
READINESS CHECKLIST
- Trade Finance: AR/AP aging, POs, invoices, shipment plan, Incoterms
- Project Finance: model, budget, schedule, permits, EPC and O&M, offtake plan
- Commercial Real Estate: rent roll, T-12, plans, appraisal if any, leases
- Business Acquisitions: 3 years financials, KPIs, cap table, key contracts
PROVEN RESULTS, MEASURABLE IMPACT
DELIVERING HIGH-VALUE
CAPITAL SOLUTIONS FOR
GROWTH-ORIENTED
BUSINESSES AND
INVESTMENT-READY
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
INVESTORS
We bridge businesses seeking strategic growth with investors pursuing high-caliber opportunities, aligning capital demand and supply.
Frequently Asked QuestionsOUR KEY SERVICES
Trade Finance
Project Finance
Bank Introductions
M&A
Capital raised for growing businesses, enabling companies to access the funding they need to fuel expansion, innovation, and long-term success.
Successful deal execution rate from inception to completion, our strategic approach ensures a high success rate for all capital-raising initiatives.
Faster time to funding. Our expertise accelerates the funding process, allowing businesses to access capital quickly and move forward without delay.
Institutional and Private Investors. We connect clients with a powerful network of investors spanning diverse sectors and regions.
High-Impact Deals Structured Annually. Our team brings together dozens of well-structured, impactful deals each year, meeting the needs of growth-focused businesses and discerning investors.
Access to Institutional Capital. Through our established network, clients can access substantial funding from top-tier institutional investors worldwide.