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INVESTOR SOURCING
Investor Sourcing and Capital Raising Advisory
Effective investor sourcing starts with a credible investment proposition, not a contact list. NMS Consulting supports companies through financial readiness, valuation, investment materials, target-investor research and confidential discussions with suitable strategic or financial investors.
WHEN TO CONSIDER
When to Consider Investor Sourcing and Capital Raising Advisory
Whether the objective is domestic growth or international expansion, companies should establish a clear funding strategy before approaching investors. Typical reasons to engage include:
ADVISORY FOCUS
Key Advisory Priorities
We adapt our approach to the organisation's objectives, available information and the proposed transaction or strategic decision.
Investment readiness and positioning
Review the business model, market position, governance, financial performance, risk factors and funding requirements. Identify information gaps that could impede an investor's assessment.
Investor matching and outreach
Identify potential counterparties based on sector focus, investment mandate, ticket size, geographic preferences and the desired ownership structure.
Investment terms and negotiations
Support analysis of pre-money and post-money valuation, capital increases, ownership dilution, shareholder rights, due diligence requirements and the commercial implications of offers.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Scope of Services
Individual workstreams and the level of analysis are agreed in advance. A mandate may include:
Capital requirement and use-of-funds plan
Clarify the amount of capital required, the underlying investment programme and expected timing.
Financial modelling and business plan
Prepare integrated operating, cash flow and financing scenarios consistent with the growth strategy.
Business valuation and ownership analysis
Assess transaction value ranges, dilution and the relationship between company financing and shareholder proceeds.
Investor presentation development
Structure the investment narrative, market opportunity, competitive advantages, financial data and use of funds.
Target-investor research
Map potentially suitable funds, family offices, strategic companies and other relevant investor profiles.
Due diligence and term support
Prepare information requests, coordinate confidential access and analyse key commercial terms in investor proposals.
KEY DELIVERABLES
Typical Deliverables
The following outputs may be prepared according to the agreed project scope:
HOW WE WORK
Our Approach: Four Stages
01
Define capital goals
Agree the target raise, deployment plan, time horizon and ownership preferences.
02
Prepare investment case
Build financial scenarios, valuation analysis, governance readiness and investor materials.
03
Engage suitable investors
Identify investment mandates and organise controlled, confidential conversations.
04
Evaluate proposals
Analyse commercial terms, coordinate diligence and support negotiations and agreed next steps.
KEY CONCEPT
What is the difference between equity investment and debt financing?
An equity investment may transfer ownership and governance rights in return for capital. Debt financing generally creates repayment, interest and covenant obligations without the same ownership transfer. The appropriate choice depends on free cash flow, growth potential, current leverage, shareholder preferences and risk tolerance. A transaction may combine primary capital invested in the business and secondary share sales to founders; the two cash flows should be distinguished clearly.
Strategic Perspective
Financial and Governance Perspective
Making the Investment Proposal Credible
Investors typically assess both a company's potential and the evidence supporting its plans. A coherent proposal connects market opportunity, competitive position, management capability, past performance and expected use of funds. Forecast assumptions should be explainable, and the proposed funding amount should be linked to concrete milestones rather than a broad growth ambition.
Investor alignment also depends on the type of capital sought. Some investors focus on majority control, while others seek minority stakes, defined governance rights or particular return horizons. We use these distinctions to help shape the investor profile and assess proposals. Discussions remain subject to commercial negotiations, investor diligence and the final approval of the relevant parties.
- Clearly separate primary funding for the company from secondary proceeds to shareholders.
- Make valuation and ownership dilution transparent.
- Match investor mandates to the company's scale, sector and strategy.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions About Investor Sourcing and Capital Raising
How do I find investors for my company?
Start with a defined use of funds, credible financial model, valuation assumptions and investment presentation. Then research investor mandates that match sector, geography, stage and capital requirement.
Can investor sourcing include foreign funds?
Yes. An international investor search may include sector-specific funds, family offices, strategic corporate investors and other qualified parties, depending on mandate and suitability.
How is a pre-money valuation different from post-money valuation?
Pre-money valuation refers to the agreed equity value before a new primary investment. Post-money valuation generally includes the additional new capital. The precise calculation must reflect the transaction structure.
What documents are commonly required?
Investors may request historical accounts, projections, an investor deck, legal ownership details, material contracts, governance documents and access to further due diligence information.
Is securing an investment guaranteed?
No. Investor interest, valuation, terms and completion depend on the company's proposition, market conditions, diligence and the parties' decisions. Advisory supports preparation and process discipline, not guaranteed funding.
How does the advisory engagement begin?
An initial discussion identifies business objectives, information needs, intended decisions and the proposed scope of work.
Talk to Our Advisory Team
Share your business objectives, decision stage and preferred timetable. NMS Consulting can help identify a practical and proportionate advisory scope.
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