The right capital helps create more capital.

"Capital as such is not evil; it is its wrong use that is evil. Capital in some form or other will always be needed." - Mahatma Gandhi

Debt & Equity Capital Raising

There is no business without capital. Harnessed the right way, capital facilitates and accelerates businesses, resulting in more capital (a.k.a. profits and value).

There are lots of options across the debt and equity spectrum - bank debt, non-bank lenders, growth equity investors, private equity investors. Sizing, structure, and partner fit can each be the difference maker in making capital work for you, versus holding you back.

First Water helps you plan, talk to the right partners, and secure the capital needed for your business.

First Water has capital depth - understanding, relationships, and execution.

With experience up and down the capital structure, working with First Water helps you position your business and outlook, meet the right partners, and execute swiftly.

Diverse Capital Experience

Ranging from $1 million to $1 billion plus, we have worked on debt and equity transactions of all shapes and sizes.

Capital to Fit Your Needs

With roadmap planning and our FP&A capabilities, we get under the hood to understand your business, needs, and goals.

Deep Network & Access

You don't need to know hundreds of capital providers, but we do. We don't waste time chasing or courting the wrong groups.

The Three Rs of Capital. Capital and financing options are characterized by three "R's". Read about them here and keep them in mind when engaging with capital providers.
Strategy Defines the Capital. Too often, bad capital decisions start to shape the business strategy. Businesses need to fight to make sure that doesn't happen. Read more here.
Visit our page on Mergers, Acquisitions & Business Sale to access more articles related to transaction execution!

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Read more about our other capital and transaction capabilities!

Capital and deal execution are critical to the success of every business. Know your options, access capital partners and transaction expertise, and act proactively with First Water.

Growth & Capital Roadmap Planning

Growth, capital, and personal goals. These are the "three roadmaps" to align for success. Read more here.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Business Sale

The ability to get the most out of a transaction is determined well before the first conversation with an investment banker. Learn more here.

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