Capital Advisory
Growth Financing, Acquisition Financing, and Recapitalizations for the Middle Market
Houlihan Capital’s capital advisory practice helps business owners and management teams access institutional capital to support growth, fund acquisitions, or restructure ownership. We draw on our expansive network of institutional and private investors to identify the right capital partners for each client’s specific situation and objectives.
We understand the time sensitivity of capital transactions and work diligently to meet client timelines while minimising disruption to operations.
30+ Years Expertise
Since 1996
Clients Served
Lower Middle
Market Focus
What We Do
Capital Advisory Services
Growth Financing
Debt and equity capital raising for growth-stage businesses seeking institutional financing to fund organic expansion, new market entry, or operational scaling.
Acquisition Financing
Capital advisory for businesses seeking financing to fund acquisitions, including senior debt, mezzanine, and equity structures tailored to the transaction.
Dividend Recapitalizations
Recapitalization advisory for business owners seeking to extract equity value from their business through a structured refinancing while maintaining ownership and operational control.
Investor Deck Preparation
Assembly of customized investor presentations detailing business operations, financial performance, and growth strategy for institutional and private capital audiences.
Financial Modeling
Creation of detailed bottom-up financial models incorporating revenue projections, margin assumptions, and scenario analysis to support capital raise processes and investor diligence.
Lender & Investor Sourcing
Access to an expansive network of institutional lenders, private credit providers, family offices, and equity investors across the lower middle market.
Why Houlihan Capital
An Institutional Network, Built for the Lower Middle Market
Houlihan Capital draws on three decades of relationships with institutional lenders, private credit providers, and equity investors to structure the right capital solution for your specific situation.

Institutional Relationships
We draw on an expansive network of institutional lenders, private credit providers, family offices, and equity investors, built over three decades in the lower middle market.

Structured Around Your Objectives
Whether the need is growth capital, acquisition financing, or a dividend recapitalization, we structure the right mix of debt and equity to match your objectives and risk tolerance.

Senior-Led, Start to Finish
Our professionals serve as an extension of your management team, providing specialized capital advisory support derived from years of hands-on experience.
Strategic Insights
Guidance for Business Owners and Management Teams Raising Capital
Investment Banking Overview
An overview of Houlihan Capital's M&A advisory, capital raising, and strategic advisory services for founders and owners of closely held businesses.
Growth Financial Services & Pre-Sale Planning Overview
An overview of Houlihan Capital's pre-sale planning and strategic advisory services for business owners building toward a future transaction.
Looking to raise capital or recapitalise?
Speak with an advisor about your specific situation.
