A clear course to the right deal
Harborline helps owners of middle-market companies sell, buy, or raise capital, with a senior banker leading every step.
A senior banker on every dealThe person you meet runs the work.
Confidential from day oneYour name stays private until you agree.
Fees tied to closingMost of our pay depends on the result.
M&A and capital under one roofSale, raise, or both, compared fairly.
What we do
Five kinds of work, all for privately held companies and their owners. Choose one to see what it includes.
Selling a company
A full or partial sale, run as a competitive process. We set a realistic value range, prepare the business for diligence, and bring qualified buyers to the table on a timeline you control.
More on mergers & acquisitions- Valuation and readiness review
- Confidential buyer outreach
- Offer comparison on price and terms
- Negotiation through closing
Buying a company
Acquisition support for corporate buyers and private equity sponsors, from defining what to buy to signing the purchase agreement.
More on mergers & acquisitions- Acquisition criteria and target search
- First approach to owners
- Valuation and deal structure
- Diligence coordination
Growth capital
Minority or majority equity to fund expansion, new locations, or new products, from investors whose timeline matches the plan.
More on capital markets- Sizing the raise
- Investment case and model
- Targeted investor list
- Term sheet negotiation
Recapitalization
A partial cash-out for owners who want liquidity now while keeping a stake and a role in what comes next.
More on capital markets- Equity and debt options side by side
- Investor or lender selection
- Governance and control terms
- Closing support
Debt financing
Senior, unitranche, and mezzanine debt from banks and private credit funds, for acquisitions, growth, or refinancing.
More on capital markets- Debt capacity analysis
- Lender outreach
- Covenant and pricing negotiation
- Refinancing existing debt
From first call to closing
A sale or a raise usually takes four to nine months. This is the route most of them follow.
First conversation
A confidential call about your goals, your timing, and what the business is worth today.
Preparation
Financial analysis, a valuation range, and the materials buyers or investors will ask for.
Outreach
A selected list of buyers, investors, or lenders, contacted without naming the company.
Offers
Meetings with serious parties, then offers compared side by side on price, terms, and fit.
Diligence
We manage the data room and questions so you can keep running the business.
Closing
Final documents with your attorneys, and support through the handover.
Talk to a senior banker
Send a short note about the business and what you are considering. A senior banker reads every message and replies personally, in confidence.
Or email info@harborlinecapital.co