Capital Corp Merchant Banking
Controlled by Capital Corp Group
About Us
Capital Corp Merchant Banking has established itself as a leading authority in project financing, delivering customized financial solutions for clients worldwide for over 40 years. Our comprehensive approach to international merchant banking combines deep industry expertise with innovative funding strategies, serving projects ranging from $7 million to $500 million across diverse sectors including commercial real estate, hospitality, mining, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and waste management.
Distinguished Experience and Proven Track Record
Founded with a commitment to excellence, Capital Corp Merchant Banking brings decades of hands-on experience in project financing to every client engagement. Our leadership team, led by Managing Director Gilles Herard, has successfully structured and closed numerous complex transactions, establishing lasting partnerships with institutional investors, banks, and private equity firms globally. This extensive experience enables us to navigate the most challenging financial landscapes and deliver results when traditional funding sources fall short.
Our award-winning performance has been recognized consistently within the industry, with our firm earning placement in Orlando’s Business Hall of Fame for 12 consecutive years and our latest award as ACQ5's Merchant Banking Firm of the Year for 2025. This recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to client success and our ability to adapt to evolving market conditions while maintaining the highest standards of professional service.
Core Expertise Areas
Project Financing Specialization: We excel in structuring debt and equity financing for large-scale projects across multiple industries.
Merchant Banking Services: Our comprehensive merchant banking capabilities include mergers and acquisitions advisory, strategic partnerships facilitation, and complex transaction structuring. We leverage our extensive network of institutional relationships to create optimal funding solutions for each client’s unique requirements.
International Market Access: With proven experience in global markets, we facilitate cross-border transactions and provide access to international funding sources. Our network spans multiple continents, enabling us to source capital from diverse markets and currency environments.
Transparent Fee Structure and Client-First Approach
At Capital Corp Merchant Banking, we believe in complete fee transparency and client-focused service delivery. Our fee structure reflects our confidence in our ability to deliver results:
• NO Application Fees
• NO Revision Fees
• NO Stand-By Fees
• NO Retainers
This approach demonstrates our commitment to performance-based compensation and ensures that our interests remain aligned with our clients’ success. We invest our own capital in select transactions, further demonstrating our confidence in the projects we support and our partnership approach to client relationships.
Comprehensive Service Capabilities
Our project financing range spans $7 million to $500 million, accommodating projects from mid-market growth opportunities to large-scale infrastructure developments. We maintain flexibility in our approach, working with established corporations, emerging companies, and start-up ventures across various industries.
Funding Timeline: Our standard project funding timeline averages 60 working days from initial engagement to funding completion, reflecting our efficient processes and established investor relationships.
Broker Relationships: We welcome broker participation and fully protect broker commissions, recognizing the valuable role that intermediaries play in connecting clients with appropriate funding solutions.
Investment Approach: While we do not provide 100% funding, we structure optimal funding packages that may include our own capital participation, demonstrating our commitment to project success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Capital Corp invest its own funds?
Does Capital Corp invest its own funds? Yes, we believe in the projects we finance and often participate with our own capital, demonstrating our confidence in client success.
Do you provide equity funding?
Yes, we offer both debt and equity financing solutions tailored to project requirements.
Do you work with start-ups?
Yes, we have extensive experience supporting start-up companies and helping them achieve their funding objectives, provided they are shovel-ready and have the requisite operational experience.
Do you work with other investors?
We collaborate with a syndicate of vetted and trusted investors, bringing the right partners to each project to ensure optimal outcomes for all parties.
Do you do 100% funding?
No, we do not. We work only with clients who have skin in the game.
What is your eligibility criteria?
Projects must be located in prime locations in a country with investment-grade status and low AML (Anti-Money Laundering) risks. All projects must have at least 10% collateral versus project cost, with a qualified and verifiable market value. For energy production or manufacturing projects, projects should have offtake and/or feedstock agreements.
Strategic Professional Partnerships
Capital Corp Merchant Banking maintains strategic alliances with industry-leading professional service providers to ensure comprehensive client support throughout the project lifecycle.
CBRE Valuation & Advisory Services
We collaborate with CBRE’s global network of experienced professionals to provide comprehensive appraisal and consulting services. This partnership enables us to offer single asset valuations, capital market support services, market analyses, feasibility studies, and lease analyses as integral components of our financing solutions.
Akerman Legal Services
Our legal partnership with Akerman, recognized by U.S. News - Best Lawyers as a leading firm for Corporate, M&A, Private Equity, and Securities/Capital Markets law, ensures that all transactions meet the highest legal and regulatory standards. Akerman’s Corporate Practice Group is ranked #1 by Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A & Private Equity in Florida.
Amimar International Inc
Our partnership with Amimar International provides clients with expert consulting services in project funding, including customized market analyses and due diligence support. Their hands-on approach and attention to detail complement our financing capabilities, ensuring thorough project evaluation and risk assessment.
Kroll Advisory Services
Through our relationship with Kroll, we provide clients with access to global valuation and corporate finance advisory services, including complex valuation analysis, dispute resolution, legal management consulting, and compliance advisory services.
