The European private debt market has emerged as a critical financing alternative for businesses, particularly as traditional bank lending faces limitations. Damalion facilitates tailored solutions to support companies in achieving their financial and strategic goals. Below is an exploration of key solutions provided in corporate direct lending, real estate debt, credit opportunities, and flexible capital. As a reminder, Damalion is an independent consulting corporation running an international platforms of more than 7,500 active investors and lenders covering Europe, USA. Additional jurisdictions will be integrated in Damalion’s network from 2025. Sectors are real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, consumer goods, business information, technology, financial services in West Europe, Eastern Europe and the USA.
Corporate Direct Lending
Corporate direct lending provides businesses with access to non-bank financing for acquisitions, capital expenditures (CapEx), or balance sheet optimization through refinancing or restructuring. This solution is particularly valuable for mid-market companies that require customized financing structures.
- Acquisition Financing: Damalion supports companies in executing strategic acquisitions by offering senior or subordinated loans. These loans can be structured flexibly to meet the unique needs of each transaction, ensuring minimal disruption to cash flows.
- CapEx Investments: Businesses looking to expand operations or modernize infrastructure can benefit from tailored funding for capital expenditures. This allows companies to invest in growth without diluting equity.
- Balance Sheet Optimization: Through refinancing or restructuring existing debt, Damalion helps businesses improve liquidity, reduce interest burdens, and enhance financial stability. This is especially important for companies navigating volatile economic conditions.
Real Estate Debt
Damalion also specializes in real estate debt solutions across diverse asset classes, including hospitality, living spaces, logistics, retail properties, offices, and alternative real estate assets.
- Hospitality and Living Spaces: Financing for hotels and residential projects enables developers to complete construction or refurbishment while maintaining operational flexibility.
- Logistics and Retail: With the rise of e-commerce and evolving consumer behavior, logistics centers and retail spaces require innovative funding solutions. Damalion assists clients to access capital for acquisitions, renovations, or repositioning of these assets.
- Alternative Real Estate Assets: Beyond traditional sectors, Damalion supports emerging asset classes such as student housing or data centers, recognizing their growing importance in the European market.
Real estate debt offers long-term financing options that cater to the specific cash flow profiles of real estate projects, ensuring alignment with developers’ goals (senior debts, mezzanine, preferred equity interest, structured finance,…).
Credit Opportunities
Credit opportunities focus on addressing complex financial situations such as acquisitions, non-sustainable capital structures, liquidity challenges, or asset-backed investments.
- Acquisitions and Growth Capital: For businesses pursuing expansion through acquisitions or organic growth strategies, Damalion’s accredited partners provide bespoke credit facilities that align with their operational timelines.
- Non-Sustainable Capital Structures: Companies burdened by inefficient debt structures can restructure with the help of our partner’s credit solutions. This ensures long-term sustainability and improved financial health.
- Liquidity Issues: Businesses facing temporary liquidity constraints can access bridge financing or working capital loans tailored to their needs.
- Asset-Backed Investments: By leveraging high-quality assets as collateral, companies can secure funding without diluting ownership. This is particularly useful for industries with significant tangible assets.
Damalion’s expertise in credit opportunities ensures that businesses can navigate financial challenges while positioning themselves for future growth.
Flexible Capital Solutions
Flexible capital solutions are designed to provide mid-market companies with private bonds or preferred equity financing. These instruments offer a hybrid approach between debt and equity, enabling businesses to access growth capital without relinquishing control.
- Private Bonds: Private bonds allow companies to raise funds through fixed-income instruments tailored to their specific requirements. These bonds are an attractive option for businesses seeking predictable repayment schedules.
- Preferred Equity: Preferred equity combines the benefits of debt and equity by offering investors priority returns while preserving the company’s ownership structure. This is ideal for mid-market firms looking to fund expansion or acquisitions without significant dilution of existing shareholders.
Damalion facilitates access to flexible capital solutions which are particularly suited for European mid-market firms that require innovative financing options to achieve their strategic objectives.
Why Choose Damalion?
Damalion stands out in the European private debts market due to its commitment to providing bespoke financing solutions across diverse industries. By leveraging its expertise in corporate lending, real estate debt, credit opportunities, and flexible capital instruments, Damalion ensures that businesses have access to the resources they need at critical stages of their development. Key benefits of working with Damalion include:
- Tailored Financing Structures: Each solution is customized to align with the client’s specific goals and operational needs.
- Industry Expertise: Damalion’s deep understanding of various sectors ensures that businesses receive relevant and effective support.
- Long-Term Partnership: Beyond providing capital, Damalion collaborates closely with clients to drive sustainable growth and value creation.
The European private debts market continues to play a pivotal role in supporting business growth amid evolving economic challenges. Through innovative solutions like corporate direct lending, real estate debt financing, credit opportunities, and flexible capital instruments, Damalion empowers companies across Europe to achieve their strategic ambitions. As traditional banking models face constraints, private debt advisors like Damalion are essential partners in fostering resilience and innovation within the business ecosystem.
Damalion supports entrepreneurs, investment groups and families business groups who are looking for attractive private debt solution for their business stability and growth. Please contact your Damalion expert now.
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This information includes the introduction of contracted clients to accredited banks and private debt lenders. Clients are free to use our services or enter into an agreement with the said accredited lenders.
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