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.

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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.

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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

Rafael De Paoli

Founder & CEO

Paulo Zottolo

Strategic Partner, Consumer

Duncan Caird

Strategic Partner, Infrastructure

Michael Sanders

Mike Sanders

Strategic Partner, Cybersecurity and Software

Andre Molinari

Andre Molinari

Strategic Advisor, Franchising

Ajla Gilić

Senior Associate, Investor & Client Relations

Juan M Mirazon

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.

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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.

 

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6 Key Steps to Prepare Your Business for Sale

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.

 

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How to Value Your Business

How to Value Your Business -
3 Popular Methods

This video describes the three most popular valuation methods and important considerations to maximize business value.

 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Contact Us

FCL Capital Partners Brickell Office

FCL Capital Partners

Corporate Office

1001 Brickell Bay Drive

Suite 2700

Miami, FL 33131

 

By Email

info@fclcapitalpartners.com

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