Private Equity

Private Equity (PE) plays a transformative role in the global economy, providing capital to private companies or acquiring public companies with the aim of delisting them. PE firms invest in various stages of a company's lifecycle, from early-stage growth to mature businesses, often taking a significant or controlling stake and actively working with management to improve operations and increase value before exiting the investment. IGAP Global specializes in connecting businesses seeking strategic capital with private equity investors, and assisting PE firms in identifying, evaluating, and executing investments.

Our Private Equity Advisory Services

We offer comprehensive advisory services to both companies seeking private equity investment and private equity funds looking for opportunities:

For Companies Seeking PE Investment:

• **Investment Readiness & Valuation:** Preparing businesses for private equity investment by optimizing financial structures, improving operational efficiencies, and conducting rigorous valuation analyses to maximize deal value.
• **Strategic Positioning:** Helping companies articulate their growth story, competitive advantages, and market potential to appeal to PE investors.
• **Investor Sourcing & Matching:** Leveraging our extensive global network of private equity funds, family offices, and institutional investors to identify those with sector expertise and investment criteria aligned with the client's needs.
• **Information Preparation:** Developing compelling confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and detailed financial models to showcase the investment opportunity.
• **Due Diligence Coordination:** Guiding companies through the rigorous due diligence process required by PE firms, ensuring seamless information flow and timely responses.
• **Negotiation & Deal Structuring:** Leading negotiations on valuation, equity stakes, governance, and other critical deal terms to achieve favorable outcomes.

For Private Equity Funds & Investors:

• **Deal Sourcing & origination:** Identifying attractive investment opportunities across various sectors and geographies that align with the fund's investment thesis.
• **Target Screening & Due Diligence:** Conducting comprehensive financial, commercial, operational, and legal due diligence to assess investment risks and opportunities.
• **Valuation & Financial Modeling:** Developing detailed financial models, including leveraged buyout (LBO) models, to analyze potential returns and structure investments effectively.
• **Transaction Execution:** Providing support throughout the transaction process, from structuring the deal and negotiating terms to managing legal documentation and closing.
• **Portfolio Company Management Support:** Assisting PE firms with strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and value creation strategies for their portfolio companies.
• **Exit Strategy Advisory:** Advising on optimal exit strategies, including initial public offerings (IPOs), strategic sales, and secondary buyouts, to maximize returns.

Types of Private Equity Investments We Facilitate

Our expertise spans the diverse landscape of private equity strategies, including:

• **Growth Equity:** Investing in mature, high-growth companies that require capital to scale operations, expand into new markets, or fund strategic initiatives.
• **Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs):** Acquiring controlling stakes in established companies, often using a significant amount of borrowed money, with the aim of improving operations and eventually selling for a profit.
• **Venture Capital (VC):** While distinct, we also support companies seeking later-stage venture capital as it often involves similar deal structuring and investor types.
• **Distressed Buyouts:** Investing in financially troubled companies with the potential for operational turnaround and significant value creation.
• **Recapitalizations:** Restructuring a company's debt and equity mix, often involving a change of ownership without a full sale.
• **Secondary Buyouts:** The sale of a company from one private equity firm to another.

Why Choose IGAP Global for Private Equity?

With over two decades of extensive experience in financial advisory, IGAP Global has a proven track record of successfully facilitating complex private equity transactions across diverse industries and geographies. Our distinct advantages include:

• **Extensive Global Network:** Unparalleled access to a vast network of private equity funds, institutional investors, and strategic partners worldwide.
• **Deep Sectoral & Financial Expertise:** Our team combines profound industry knowledge with sophisticated financial structuring capabilities.
• **Rigorous Due Diligence & Analysis:** A meticulous approach to financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence ensures informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
• **Strategic Deal Structuring:** Expertise in designing optimal transaction structures that align interests and maximize value for all parties.
• **Client-Centric Advocacy:** We serve as trusted advisors, providing independent, objective, and results-driven guidance throughout the entire PE lifecycle.

Unlock the power of private equity to drive your company's growth or enhance your investment portfolio. Partner with IGAP Global for expert private equity advisory services. Contact us today to discuss your private equity strategy.