--- description: Specialty Finance M&A Advisory Services connect business owners with 60+ private lending sources for acquisitions, refinancing, growth capital and complex funding. --- # Strategic Specialty Finance M&A Advisory Services Navigate complex specialty finance transactions with advisory support built around flexible capital access, lender alignment, and strategic execution. Stirling Capital Group helps entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, and middle-market companies evaluate debt, equity, and non-bank funding options for acquisitions, growth initiatives, refinancing, and special situations that may not fit traditional bank criteria. Book NowCall Us ![Specialty finance M&A advisory meeting](https://file-host.link/website/stirlingcg-6tf6lq/assets/refined-images/1782145778593820_f759368176834719ac4fa70757f1af39/1080.webp) ## Our Specialty Finance M&A Advisory Services Services Strategic capital advisory for acquisitions, growth, refinancing, asset-based needs, and complex private lending transactions. ### Specialty Funding Customized funding support for complex or non-traditional borrower needs, connecting clients with private and specialty finance lenders that can evaluate unique collateral, timing, growth, or transaction requirements. [Learn More](/feeds/service/specialty-funding) ### Equity Capital Access to equity capital through strategic lending relationships, including potential joint venture equity, preferred equity, or additional project capital for qualified development and business opportunities. Book Now ### Asset Based Lending Flexible credit structures that leverage receivables, inventory, equipment, real estate, contract revenue, or other eligible collateral to support acquisitions, liquidity, refinancing, and working capital needs. Book Now ### Fund Financing Specialized financing solutions for investment funds and fund managers requiring fund-level capital, structured support, or lender relationships suited to complex investment vehicle needs. [Learn More](/feeds/service/fund-finance-loans) ### Middle Market Capital Capital solutions for middle-market companies pursuing acquisitions, growth, refinancing, or strategic initiatives where a consultative approach and broader lender access are essential. [Learn More](/feeds/service/business-acquisition-loan) ### Supply Chain Finance Transaction-based financing designed to bridge supplier payments, inventory, production, delivery, invoicing, and customer collection for distributors, manufacturers, wholesalers, importers, and contractors. [Learn More](/feeds/service/trade-finance-automation) ![Finance advisor reviewing transaction documents](https://file-host.link/website/stirlingcg-6tf6lq/assets/refined-images/1782145778567105_2c288097bf8044128a10ed4d76050d92/1080.webp) ## Our Specialty Finance Advisory Process ### Clarify Transaction Goals Stirling Capital Group reviews your acquisition, refinancing, recapitalization, or growth objective, including timing, collateral, financial position, and desired capital structure. This early analysis helps clarify what lenders or investors are most likely to support. ### Map Capital Options The advisory team evaluates potential structures across private credit, asset-based lending, equity capital, fund financing, supply chain finance, or middle-market solutions. The goal is to align capital sources with transaction risk, repayment path, and strategic priorities. ### Pre-Qualify Lender Fit Using its portfolio of over sixty private lending sources, Stirling Capital Group identifies lenders whose underwriting criteria match the opportunity. This reduces time spent pursuing unsuitable financing channels and improves the quality of lender conversations. ### Prepare The Transaction The firm supports pre-underwriting and origination preparation so lenders can evaluate the opportunity efficiently. This may include organizing transaction details, collateral information, financial context, and borrower objectives into a practical funding presentation. ### Compare Terms And Execute As terms are received, Stirling Capital Group helps compare structure, flexibility, cost, leverage, collateral requirements, and execution risk. Clients gain a clearer view of available options before moving toward closing or investor engagement. Start Your Capital Review The Stirling Difference ## Why Choose Stirling Capital Group? Stirling Capital Group helps clients navigate complex capital needs with flexible, relationship-driven advisory support. ### Lender Access Access over sixty private lending sources across multiple commercial lending and specialty finance categories. ### Pre-Underwriting Authorized support for pre-qualification, pre-underwriting, and loan origination preparation. ### Flexible Capital Evaluate debt and equity options instead of relying on one restrictive credit box. ### Timely Execution Fast-moving advisory helps clients pursue competitive acquisitions and time-sensitive capital opportunities. ## Meet Our Advisory Team Strategic finance guidance led by experienced commercial lending advisors. Previous slideNext slide ![Portrait of Robert Gittings, Managing Partner at Stirling Capital Group](https://cdn.gushwork.ai/fallbacks/placeholder-1-1.png) ### Robert Gittings Managing Partner Robert Gittings serves as Managing Partner at Stirling Capital Group, a Columbus, Ohio-based commercial finance consultancy serving entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors across the continental United States, major Canadian cities, and Puerto Rico. With access to over sixty private lending sources, Robert leads the firm's consultative approach to identifying and originating customized capital solutions for clients who need flexible alternatives to traditional bank financing. He oversees the pre-qualification, pre-underwriting, and loan origination process, leveraging deep relationships with institutional lenders, private equity groups, and specialty finance sources. Robert is committed to delivering timely, tailored funding solutions that help clients seize competitive acquisition opportunities and drive business growth. His industry-agnostic network and dedication to total client satisfaction make him a trusted strategic partner for businesses at every stage. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does speciality finance mean? Specialty finance refers to customized capital solutions for borrowers, assets, or transactions that may not fit conventional bank lending standards. It can include asset-based lending, acquisition financing, receivables funding, fund financing, structured debt, private credit, and equity capital. These solutions are often used when timing, collateral type, transaction complexity, or underwriting needs require more flexible lender relationships. ### What are Specialty Finance M&A Advisory Services? Specialty Finance M&A Advisory Services help business owners, investors, and middle-market companies evaluate capital options for acquisitions, recapitalizations, refinancing, growth initiatives, or special situations. The advisory process may include transaction review, capital structure planning, lender matching, pre-qualification, term comparison, and origination support through private lending, non-bank, institutional, or equity capital sources. ### Who can benefit from specialty finance advisory support? These services are useful for entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, developers, commercial real estate sponsors, SMEs, middle-market companies, and borrowers declined by traditional banks. They are especially valuable when a transaction requires speed, flexible underwriting, unusual collateral, debt and equity alternatives, or access to lenders that evaluate more than a single credit profile. ### What types of financing can be arranged? Specialty finance may support acquisition funding, asset-based lending, fund financing, supply chain finance, commercial real estate debt, construction and development capital, equipment financing, sale-leaseback transactions, and equity capital access. Stirling Capital Group works with multiple lender categories, allowing borrowers to explore solutions tied to collateral, cash flow, transaction strength, repayment path, and growth objectives. ### How does the advisory process work? Stirling Capital Group begins by reviewing the borrower’s goals, transaction details, collateral, financial position, and timing requirements. The firm can pre-qualify, pre-underwrite, and help originate loans by identifying lenders whose criteria fit the situation. This consultative approach helps clients avoid wasted time with lenders that are unlikely to support the transaction. ### Can Stirling Capital Group help with equity capital? Yes. Through a strategic alliance with a large Private Lending Group, Stirling Capital Group can help qualified clients explore equity capital in addition to debt funding. Potential structures may include joint venture equity, preferred equity, or additional project capital, depending on the opportunity, sponsor profile, transaction economics, and lender or investor appetite. ### How quickly can specialty finance funding move forward? Specialty finance can often move faster than traditional bank financing because non-bank and private lenders may have more flexible approval processes. Timing depends on transaction readiness, financial documentation, collateral review, lender fit, and deal complexity. Stirling Capital Group emphasizes fast-moving execution for competitive acquisition opportunities and helps clients prepare materials for efficient lender evaluation. ### Why use specialty finance instead of a traditional bank? Traditional banks can be limited by regulatory constraints, rigid underwriting requirements, concentration limits, or conservative collateral standards. Specialty finance lenders may consider broader collateral types, transitional assets, non-traditional cash flow, temporary financial pressure, or complex transaction structures. This can create capital access for borrowers that need customized financing rather than a conventional credit box. ### Still Have Financing Questions? Get clear guidance before approaching lenders or investors. Talk to an Advisor Trusted Capital Access ## Awards and Recognition ![Private lending network trust badge](https://file-host.link/certifications/_default/72x72.svg) ### Private Lending Network Portfolio access supporting diverse private capital needs. ![Pre-underwriting authorization trust badge](https://file-host.link/certifications/_default/72x72.svg) ### Pre-Underwriting Authorization Authorized support for loan origination preparation. ![Debt and equity capital advisory badge](https://file-host.link/certifications/_default/72x72.svg) ### Debt Equity Advisory Flexible advisory across debt and equity capital. ## Discuss Your Specialty Finance Transaction Share your acquisition, refinancing, or growth capital objectives and Stirling Capital Group will help evaluate potential funding paths, lender fit, and next steps. For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at [614-470-4716](tel:614-470-4716). 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