Advisory Services for
Small & Mid-Sized Privately Held Companies

Bringing Institutional-Grade Investment Banking Expertise to Small and Mid-Sized Companies

For over two decades, RainMakers has advised institutional clients on complex financial transactions—earning a reputation for rigor, transparency, and results. Our track record spans the United States, Europe (France, UK, Germany, Spain), Canada, and beyond, where we have raised more than $1 billion through private equity, venture capital, and sophisticated deal structuring.

All U.S. securities transactions are conducted through RainMakers Partners, LLC, a registered broker-dealer regulated by both the SEC and FINRA.

Now, we’re extending our institutional-grade advisory services to small and mid-sized businesses that have historically lacked access to this level of expertise. We focus on privately held companies ranging from owner-operated firms with just a few million in annual revenue to established enterprises generating tens of millions in sales. Whether you’re seeking fair, flexible financing or a strategic partner to support growth or partial liquidity, our approach is tailored to your specific stage of development and ownership structure.

We generally do not advise very large corporations (e.g., billion-dollar market cap) because our expertise is best suited to the challenges and opportunities faced by small to mid-market private companies. By narrowing our focus to this critical segment, we offer a highly personalized service and deep transaction experience—ensuring your business receives the high-caliber attention it deserves.

Who This Is For

  • Family-Owned & Closely Held Businesses: Often known as “mom-and-pop” shops.
  • Revenue Under $10M
  • Typically with limited or no prior institutional investment.
  • Seeking Fair Financing: Companies needing flexible capital solutions or partial liquidity without sacrificing control.

Typical Capital Needs

  • Expansion: Funding new locations, increasing production capacity, or scaling operations.
  • Equipment Acquisition: Purchasing expensive machinery, production lines, or upgrading technology to remain competitive.
  • Working Capital: Financing day-to-day operations, managing cash flow fluctuations, or bridging seasonal gaps.
  • Refinancing & Debt Consolidation: Replacing high-interest or predatory loans with more favorable terms.
  • Partial Liquidity: Enabling owners to realize some personal value without ceding full control of the business.

Common Challenges

  • Disorganized Financials: Mixed personal and business expenses and incomplete accounting can obscure your true financial picture.
  • Lack of Professional Presentations: Without polished, investment-grade materials, it’s hard to attract serious capital.
  • Limited Access to Alternative Capital: Many owners don’t know who reputable alternative capital providers are or what they require.
  • Predatory Financing Offers: Constant pitches with hidden fees make it difficult to compare true loan costs.
  • Misaligned Advisory Interests: Some brokers focus solely on closing deals for commission rather than securing the best terms for you.

Our Services

  • Capital Readiness & Feasibility: We assess your financials, business model, and capital requirements, then recommend viable financing routes (e.g., debt, preferred equity).
  • Financing Strategy & Structuring: We help assemble the right mix of funding—be it short-term working capital, minority equity, or mezzanine financing—while preserving your majority control.
  • Investor Decks & Positioning: We translate your story into investor-friendly language, highlighting growth opportunities and mitigating perceived risks.
  • Negotiation & Closing Support: We advocate on your behalf, ensuring you don’t fall prey to unsuitable or expensive deals.

Why Work With Us

  • Transparency: We believe small-business owners deserve clarity and fair terms.
  • Hands-On Guidance: From financial cleanup to due diligence and investor introductions, we support you at every step.
  • Proven Network: With over 20 years of experience, our relationships span reputable lending institutions, alternative financiers, and family offices ready to back smaller deals.

 

Who This Is For

  • Companies generating $10M–$50M+ in annual revenue / $5M-$10M EBITDA
  • May already have institutional or angel/VC investors on board
  • Looking for expansion capital, next round of financing, and/or partial exits for early shareholders

Common Challenges

  • Need for substantial growth capital to fund acquisitions, product launches, or market expansions
  • Balancing the interests of multiple investor groups (founders, VCs, private equity)
  • Strategic recapitalization or restructuring to accommodate new investors

Our Services

  • Capital Raising: We assess your financials, business model, and capital requirements, then recommend viable financing routes (e.g., debt, preferred equity).
  • Financing Strategy & Structuring: We help assemble the right mix of funding—be it short-term working capital, minority equity, or mezzanine financing—while preserving your majority control.
  • Investor Decks & Positioning: We translate your story into investor-friendly language, highlighting growth opportunities and mitigating perceived risks.
  • Negotiation & Closing Support: We advocate on your behalf, ensuring you don’t fall prey to unsuitable or expensive deals.

Why Work With Us

  • Institutional-Grade Execution: Our team delivers professional investor materials, robust financial modeling, and thorough due diligence processes.
  • Expert Negotiators: We advocate for balanced deal terms that align investors’ and management’s incentives.
  • Global Network: We tap into our extensive roster of institutional funds, family offices, and strategic corporate investors to find the ideal capital partners.
  • Long-Term Partnership: Beyond closing the transaction, we remain available for follow-on raises, strategic decisions, and guidance as your business evolves.