With the rapid growth story of Bangladesh, also comes the need of funding from the growing businesses. For these businesses, the traditional sources of fund may not match the requirements of the businesses. This is where LBIL is utilizing its long-standing experiences in local and cross border transactions, networks, and investor pools. Our investment banking team is serving the growing Private Equity/Venture Capital ecosystem of Bangladesh and offers an extensive range of advisory and arrangement services for both the buy-side and the sell-side.
Companies seeking for alternative equity investments can rest assured that our advisory team will provide the optimal service including:
- Readiness Analysis: Ensuring that your company successfully acquires the required funding from investors require a careful pre-assessment of the company. Our investment banking team will carry out an in-depth analysis of your company, which consists of assessing the current corporate status, business status, financial status, corporate structure and aligning the future business plan and projections to devise a solution that ensures that your company is ready to operate at optimal levels. By taking into consideration the needs and operational plan of your business, the advisory team will assist the business in successfully secure the required investments.
- Advisory on Restructuring: For expert advice on restructuring, our experienced advisory team has you covered. We provide a suite of advisory services catered particularly to restructuring prior to reaching out to potential investors, which include financial modelling and projections, valuation and assessing the optimal capital structure for cases where both debt and equity financing would be required by the company. Restructuring may also involve a advising our clients on optimal structures and solutions before or after the investment as required by the company or the investor.
- Structuring Equity Offering: For firms looking to raise equity financing, determining the optimal equity structure is imperative and requires thorough understanding of the company’s business and the implications the equity raising will have on the existing shareholders. With experience of working on unique cases across industries, our advisory experts will structure equity offering based on your objectives and ensuring maximum chances of raising the equity.
- Pitching to Foreign/ Local Investors: Our strong multi-industry and cross-border network provides us with robust sourcing and arrangement capabilities to secure investors who are keen to invest in your business. Our range of services include preparation of pitching documents for the potential investors, reaching out to investor pools and establish communication, and finally securing interests from potential investors.
- Transaction Designing & Execution: We understand that each company differs in business operations and thus has different financing needs. At LBIL, our seasoned professionals will identify your company needs and design transactions accordingly. This includes selection of an appropriate instrument, such as conventional equity/ordinary shares, convertible instruments and/or combination of such; assisting in the terms of the transaction; collecting and finalizing term sheet; and lastly, assisting in executing the definitive agreements.
- Post Investment Advisory & Compliance: LBIL’s holistic Private Equity/Venture Capital services also include post investment advisory and compliance, which includes assistance on regulatory compliance, RJSC compliance etc.