CALL CONFIRMATION
Your Call with FCL is Confirmed !
Thank you for scheduling a confidential conversation.
We look forward to learning about your business and your goals.
You will receive a calendar invitation shortly with the meeting link and details.
If anything changes, you can reschedule directly through the confirmation email.
AGENDA
What to Expect on Our Call
Our first conversation is straightforward and confidential. The goal is to understand:
- Your business model and financial profile
- Your role and future plans
- Whether you’re considering a full sale, majority recap, or minority investment
- Your timeline and key objectives
This is not a sales pitch. It’s an exploratory discussion to determine whether FCL is the right partner for your next chapter.
Typical Next Steps
(If There’s a Fit)
- Light initial review of high-level financials
- Discussion of potential valuation range
- Outline of deal structure options
- Clear explanation of timeline
We prioritize transparency and direct communication — no bureaucracy, no pressure.
Who You’ll Be Speaking With
Rafael De Paoli
CEO & Founder
You’ll be speaking directly with Rafael De Paoli, Founder of FCL Capital Partners.
Rafael works hands-on with founders throughout the entire process — from the initial conversation through closing and post-transaction value creation.
FCL was built to combine institutional-quality M&A expertise with a founder-first approach to partnership and transition.
If there is a fit, you’ll work directly with decision-makers — not layers of committees.
FOUNDER RESOURCES
If You’d Like to Prepare
You may find these helpful before our call:
Founder’s Guide to Selling Your Business
A practical, founder-friendly guide to understanding valuations, deal structures, and how buyers think.
Donwload the Guide
Exit Readiness Quiz
A quick assessment to gauge how prepared your company is for a potential sale or recapitalization.
Take the Quiz
Majority Recapitalization Explained
How majority recaps work, and when they make sense for founders.
Learn More
How founder-led businesses accelerate growth through strategic acquisitions, operational integration, and long-term value creation — without losing control of what they’ve built.
Learn More
Need to Reschedule?
If something changes, please use the reschedule link in your calendar confirmation.
We understand schedules shift — just let us know in advance.
A Founder-Focused Private Equity Partner
FCL partners with founder-led businesses generating $2M–$20M in EBITDA across:
- Business Services
- Consumer Services & Products
- Manufacturing
Our focus is simple: align with founders, protect their legacy, and accelerate growth through disciplined M&A and value creation.