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Chessiecap is a new model for creating and closing high value M&A and private placement transactions for growth and middle market technology companies. Our team is unrivaled in bringing to our clients Wall Street experience, coupled with deep technology and strategy advice. Chessiecap is the differentiator. We bring trusted, well-prepared, and well-researched companies to market. Our clients stand above the clutter and confusion, providing clear messages and choices for buyers and investors. The numbers speak for themselves. Our investment banking team has:
In addition, through the Chessiecap Prepare, Deliver, Transact methodology, we bring three unique advantages that no other middle market investment bank anywhere can offer:
As a result, our clients are better prepared for the capital markets. They work effectively as a team with Chessiecap bankers to develop high market interest and to close transactions with high quality investors and buyers.
Mergers and Acquisitions — We manage the complete process for selling or buying a company or executing a merger between two companies. The Chessiecap Securities team is process driven and uses its senior-level strategy and technical resources to amplify critical steps in the M&A process, such as the development of quality presentation materials and the management of technical and operational due diligence.
Private Placements — We raise capital for clients across the entire spectrum of private equity funding sources, including early through later stage venture capital, mezzanine lenders, buyout firms, and strategic investors. Chessiecap Securities brings to a transaction a national investor network and the highest level of understanding of investors' criteria, preferences and structures to attract the capital that is right for your company. Our disciplined transaction approach manages and streamlines the entire financing process. We prepare management for the rigors of investor scrutiny and generate investor interest while allowing management to continue to run the business.
Divestitures — We help major corporations divest non-core assets that have value in the market either as stand-alone corporations or through a sale to other companies. The Chessiecap Securities divestiture process is detailed and rigorous. We begin by assessing the factors that may inhibit or enhance the process, including the viability of the technology in the open market, the stand-alone capability of management, and the post-transaction integration issues. Next, we advise corporate management on whether a divestiture, on all levels, is feasible. Finally, we help companies execute divestitures either by finding corporate buyers or securing financing to allow a spin-out to operate successfully on its own.
Restructuring and Financial Advisory — We enable clients to restructure and preserve valuable assets. Typical restructuring activities include management of the bankruptcy process, raising additional working capital, and negotiating revised financial terms with existing creditors. In addition, we often analyze and make detailed recommendations on how to reduce expenses internally, bolster marketing and sales efforts, and create a plan that demonstrates the potential of existing technology.
Valuations and Fairness Opinions — We bring a new level of diligence and precision to companies. In a regulatory environment that demands accountability, Chessiecap delivers valuations and opinions that are noted for their depth of understanding of the company and the industry. Our work becomes a reliable piece of the foundation in a transaction process.