Clarity in Capital
Frequently Asked
Questions
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General Advisory
Insights into our core mandate, minimum transaction sizes, and how we engage with new clients.
What is your typical minimum transaction size?
We typically advise on capital structures starting at USD 15 million for growth equity, and USD 20 million for corporate debt and project finance. For complex M&A advisory or highly strategic restructurings, we evaluate mandates on a case-by-case basis.
Does Graystone Capital invest its own balance sheet?
No. Graystone Capital operates strictly as an independent, conflict-free advisory firm. Our sole mandate is to achieve the best outcome for our clients by sourcing and structuring the right capital from our global network of institutional investors, banks, and family offices.
In which jurisdictions are you licensed to operate?
We maintain an active, on-the-ground presence across 12 markets, anchoring our operations through regulatory hubs in Singapore and Dubai. We are fully compliant with the regulatory frameworks across the Southeast Asian, GCC, and selected African markets in which we execute transactions.
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Private Equity & Growth
Questions regarding equity fundraising, valuations, and our investor network.
What is your timeline for a typical equity fundraise?
While deal dynamics vary, a standard Series B or C equity fundraise generally requires 4 to 6 months from initial engagement to financial close. This includes our intensive deal preparation phase, roadshows, term sheet negotiations, and final due diligence.
What types of equity investors are in your network?
Our proprietary network spans tier-one private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, ultra-high-net-worth family offices, and strategic corporate investors. We actively curate the investor list for each mandate to ensure strategic alignment beyond just capital.
Do you assist with pre-IPO readiness?
Yes. We advise management teams and founders on the structural, financial, and governance prerequisites required for a successful public listing, often raising a final round of pre-IPO crossover capital to anchor the valuation prior to the public offering.
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Debt & Project Finance
Details on syndicated loans, asset financing, and Shariah-compliant structures.
Do you advise on Shariah-compliant structuring?
Absolutely. With our strong presence in the GCC and Southeast Asia, our Islamic finance desk advises on the full range of Shariah-compliant solutions, including Sukuk issuance, Islamic project finance, and hybrid conventional-Islamic debt structures.
Can you arrange cross-border acquisition finance?
Yes. Cross-border leveraged finance is a core competency. We structure and arrange acquisition facilities by syndicating debt across international banking syndicates, credit funds, and mezzanine lenders to optimize the weighted average cost of capital.
How do you approach large-scale infrastructure project finance?
We manage the entire capital stack for infrastructure projects. This involves developing robust financial models, structuring risk allocation among stakeholders, and securing long-term non-recourse or limited-recourse debt from commercial banks and multilateral agencies.