Structured Trade Finance

We understand that many businesses have potentially lucrative trade deals but may struggle to access the necessary funding. Our expertise in structuring and distributing these deals ensures companies can raise the capital they require to execute their trades successfully.

FG Capital Advisors, provides structured trade and commodity finance solutions for transactions starting at $10 million USD. We experienced and first-time traders globally.

What We Offer

• Structured Trade and Commodity Finance: We meticulously evaluate your deals to develop the most attractive and effective financing structures for raising capital.
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• Trade Finance Distribution: We collaborate with bookrunners or lead arrangers to develop debt or equity offerings. These offerings are then presented to accredited investors in order secure the necessary capital. The process includes deal structuring, presenting to lenders, negotiating terms, finalizing agreements & funding.

Our Process

• Initial Consultation (1-2 weeks):
• Assess client's financial needs and trade deal specifics.
• Determine the best financing structure (pre-export, inventory, receivables financing).
• Evaluate potential risks and necessary risk mitigants such as trade credit insurance.
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• Deal Structuring (2-4 weeks):
• Develop tailored financing structures.
• Set up a single-purpose entity (SPE) if required.
• Prepare offering documents, including term sheets and financial models.
• Check and verify suppliers, logistics arrangements, and other operational details.
• Open bank accounts for the eventual issue of revolving credit facilities post-capital raise.

• Distribution and Syndication (4-6 weeks):
• Collaborate with bookrunners or lead arrangers to create debt or equity offerings.
• Distribute offering documents to our network of accredited lenders and liquidity providers.
• Present the deal to lenders, highlighting its strengths and mitigating factors.
• Negotiate terms with lenders, ensuring the best possible financing conditions.

• Finalization and Execution (2-3 weeks):
• Finalize all financing agreements.
• Secure trade credit insurance and any other necessary risk mitigation tools.
• Ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Set up monitoring and reporting systems for ongoing deal management.
• Facilitate the initial drawdown of funds and establish ongoing revolving credit facilities.

• Ongoing Support and Monitoring (Continuous):
• Provide continuous support and monitoring throughout the lifecycle of the deal.
• Assist with compliance, reporting, and any operational issues.
• Ensure smooth operation and profitability of the financed trade transactions.

Our Cost

• Retainer Fee: Our services start with a retainer fee of $150,000 USD upon contract signature.
• Carry: We earn carry, which can be 1-2% of the proceeds raised or 5-10% of the profits, negotiated per deal specifics.

If you are seeking structured trade and commodity finance, as well as assistance with the distribution of your deal, click this link and complete the application form. Upon completion, please cover the $1,000 USD fee for us to vet your deal.

After the vetting process, we will proceed with signing a full engagement letter, and you will then wire the full retainer amount for us to begin. We look forward to the opportunity to support your business and help you achieve your financial goals.