Unleash the Full Potential of Your Business
Empowering Growth and Facilitating Exits for Founders and Family-Owned Businesses
About
FCL Capital Partners is a leading investment bank for founders and family-owned businesses seeking to sell their business, acquire other companies, or raise additional capital for growth, buyout, restructuring, or recapitalization.
What We Do
Private Equity
We buy companies.
FCL Equity Partners makes majority and minority investments in promising, growth-oriented companies. We partner with driven entrepreneurs to effect transformative changes and accelerate growth.
M&A Advisory
We sell companies.
FCL Capital Partners offers expert M&A advisory services, guiding founders and family-owned businesses through successful mergers, acquisitions, and sales, ensuring optimal outcomes and seamless transitions.
Capital Raise
We secure funding.
FCL Capital Partners provides capital raise services, helping businesses secure the funding needed for growth, refinancing, and strategic initiatives to achieve their goals.
Who We Serve
We serve business owners in four main sectors where our team has deep industry connections and expertise.
Business Services
Consumer & Retail
Niche Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics
Who We Are
Our principals have extensive Investment Banking and Restructuring experience at bulge-bracket investment banks and hedge funds advising public and private companies representing over $55 billion in global Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt & Equity Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, and Project Finance.
Rafael De Paoli
Founder & CEO
Paulo Zottolo
Strategic Partner, Consumer
Duncan Caird
Strategic Partner, Infrastructure
Mike Sanders
Strategic Partner, Cybersecurity and Software
Ajla Gilić
Senior Associate, Investor & Client Relations
Juan M. Mirazon
Senior Associate
Companies We Have Worked With...
Disclaimer – The referenced companies have maintained relationships with FCL Capital Partners and or its staff even through previous employment. Logos of the referenced companies are the property of those companies and are solely used for referenced purposes. Such citations should not be viewed as direct or indirect endorsement.
Testimonials
Why Choose FCL Capital Partners?
Industry Expertise
Our team has deep knowledge and experience in working with founders and family-owned businesses, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities in your market.
Tailored Solutions
We offer personalized advisory services tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of your business, providing you with the strategic insights and support necessary for success.
Proven Track Record
With a proven track record of successful M&A transactions, we are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
Confidentiality and Trust
We uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity, ensuring that your sensitive information is protected throughout the process.
Insights
Introduction to Selling Your Business
Introductory video detailing the key steps to the selling process, common challenges, and the role of professional advisors.
6 Key Steps to Prepare Your Business for Sale
As a seller, your goal should be to prepare the company well, making it as desirable as possible for buyers to not only drive the highest possible price but also attract the best terms and conditions.
How to Value Your Business -
3 Popular Methods
This video describes the three most popular valuation methods and important considerations to maximize business value.
Preparing Your Business For Sale
Key Documents and Due Diligence
This in-depth guide navigates through the critical stages, essential paperwork, and the comprehensive due diligence required to position your business optimally in the marketplace.
Maximizing Business Value
A Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners
This comprehensive guide unravels essential strategies aimed at enhancing assets, streamlining operations, and showcasing growth potential, ultimately boosting the allure and value of your business in the eyes of potential buyers.
Private Equity Offers
Understanding Purchase Price Components
In this article, we will examine the six primary components of the purchase price in a private equity transaction including cash, third-party financing, seller notes, rollover equity, earnouts, and escrow.
Contact Us
FCL Capital Partners
Corporate Office
1001 Brickell Bay Drive
Suite 2700
Miami, FL 33131
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