WHO WE ARE
FCF is a Financing Specialist, advising public and private mid-market companies in the German speaking regions. FCF focuses on three primary client segments
FCF structures, arranges and places equity and debt capital transactions and supports its clients’ growth, IPO/Pre-IPO, acquisition and standard balance sheet (re-)financing strategies.
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Munich, FCF has direct relationships and works with all leading German, European and international financiers, lenders and investors addressing German mid-cap companies.
WHAT WE DO
FCF structures financing solutions
Specialist in engineering bespoke financing structures
Specialist for family offices / ultra-high-net-worth investors
Specialist for USA capital markets access
Specialist for complex situations
FCF structures financing solutions
at the lowest cost,
with the highest flexibility,
in the shortest period of time,
with the highest closing probability,
with financing partners that integrate well into their strategy.
Specialist in engineering bespoke financing structures
Deep knowledge and understanding of all relevant financial instruments across the debt and equity space:
360 degree financing perspective, offering maximum independence and freedom
Complete financial markets insights with direct access to all relevant institutional investors and financiers
Strategic approach in searching and selecting suitable investors
Development, structuring and placement of comprehensive financial solutions combined with targeted financing measures
The most creative team, specialized in the financing of small-/midcap companies
Proactive, independent process management for strengthened negotiation leverage
Focus on midcap companies in the DACH region
Quintessential medium-sized companies (“Mittelstand”) with revenues between EUR 100m and EUR 2,500m
Fast growing companies operating established and proven business models
Ultra-high growth, innovative companies with revolutionary technologies / products, for instance in Life Sciences and DeepTech
Specialist for family offices / ultra-high-net-worth investors
Access to & established network with the largest families, family offices and ultra-high-net-worth investors
Discrete, bilateral discussions on a highly selective and “need-to-know” basis
Direct investments with entrepreneurial and co-operative approach
Long-term investment horizons all the way to evergreen funding
Specialist for USA capital markets access
Direct access to key executives at all top-tier and mid-sized investment banks:
to the market-leading, market-influencing sector experts
to investment banking, capital markets and research departments
Top-tier institutional US investors with focus on and interest in DACH enterprises
Contact to selected “high profile” ultra-high-net-worth investors and family offices
Specialist for complex situations
Exclusive dialog with the entrepreneurs / owners
Providing unbiased, objective and situation specific advice with a 100% focus on the requirements and interests of the client
Ability to anticipate changing market trends
Maximization of decision and action alternatives
Confident and creative motivator in the decision-making process
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Paul Vahle GmbH & Co. KG
Interest Rate Hedging
November 2024
> € 45 million
November 2024
> € 45 million
UpNano GmbH
Capital Increase
October 2024
€ 7 million
October 2024
€ 7 million
KWD Automotive AG & Co. KG
Syndicated Loan Amendment & Extension
October 2024
€ 70 million
October 2024
€ 70 million
Paul Vahle GmbH & Co. KG
Syndicated Loan & Real Estate Debt Facility
September 2024
> € 100m
September 2024
> € 100m
AIC Hörmann GmbH & Co. KG
Real Estate Debt Facility
September 2024
€ 25 million
September 2024
€ 25 million