GAP FINANCING, MADE SIMPLE
CLOSE (Capital, Liquidity, Origination, Structuring, Execution) provides sponsors and brokers with a direct and transparent path to address funding shortfalls across trade finance, project finance, commercial real estate, and business acquisitions.
The platform consolidates all stages of the process into one portal with structured checklists, defined timelines, and clear accountability.
PLATFORM
OVERVIEW
CLOSE is the central hub for gap financing transactions. Monitor status in real time, view outstanding items, and see next steps. Upload diligence directly to underwriting, execute e-signatures, make payments, and access servicing records after closing. Desktop and mobile.
- Deal tracker: Milestones, dates, and responsible parties.
- Secure document submission: Structured folders, version control, receipt confirmation.
- E-signature: Engagements, term sheets, disclosures.
- Payments: Retainers and invoices handled in-portal.
- Servicing access: Statements, notices, tax documents, and insurance after close.
CORE
APPLICATIONS
TRADE FINANCE
Top up margin for letters of credit, performance bonds, and contract-linked working capital. Structures align to receivables, inventory, storage, and shipment schedules.
PROJECT FINANCE
Top up margin for letters of credit, performance bonds, and contract-linked working capital. Structures align to receivables, inventory, storage, and shipment schedules.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Address down-payment shortfalls, refinance gaps, and capex overruns. Preferred equity, mezzanine, or bridge facilities sized to the missing piece.
BUSINESS ACQUISITION
Equity supplements and closing cost coverage to meet lender and seller timelines while preserving transaction certainty.
PROCESS
Application
Submit sponsor profile, transaction details, collateral, and timeline through CLOSE.
Engagement
Initial screening, execution of engagement letter, and retainer to open the data room.
Underwriting
Detailed review, structuring of terms, and circulation to qualified counterparties for commitment.
Closing
Documentation finalized, counterparties fund, and the deal transitions into servicing.
CLOSE ADDRESSES
FUNDING
SHORTFALLS
CLOSE addresses four types of shortfalls: Trade Finance, Project Finance, Commercial Real Estate, and Business Acquisitions. It uses instruments such as Preferred Equity, Mezzanine Debt, Bridge Facilities, and Contract-Linked Working Capital.
WHY CHOOSE CLOSE
CAPITAL SOLUTIONS
Instruments arranged to address defined shortfalls across Trade Finance, Project Finance, Commercial Real Estate, and Business Acquisitions.
- Preferred Equity for sponsor equity shortfalls
- Mezzanine Debt behind senior facilities with clear intercreditor terms
- Bridge Facilities tied to a dated refinance or asset sale
- Contract-Linked Working Capital for trade flows and inventory cycles
- Standby Support where credit enhancement is required
Terms depend on jurisdiction, asset class, collateral strength, and sponsor track record.
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
Clear criteria to protect timelines and outcome quality.
- Minimums vary by sector and jurisdiction
- Use of funds must be specific and tied to a measurable shortfall
- Acceptable security may include shares, receivables, inventory, property, or assignments of contract proceeds
- Required materials include corporate KYC, financials, project or asset data, contracts, and a dated sources and uses
WHO USES CLOSE
Built for professional sponsors and intermediaries who need accountability and speed.
- Sponsors seeking defined timelines and accountable execution
- Brokers needing transparent tracking and auditable communication
- CFOs focused on covenants, reporting, security, and draw mechanics
WHAT TO EXPECT
A disciplined process from application to servicing.
- Early yes or no on fit
- Dates assigned to each step
- Verifiable counterparties and real term sheets
- Clear conditions precedent and a closing checklist
GET STARTED WITH
CLOSE
Submit your deal through CLOSE to connect directly with qualified lenders and investors. The platform gives you real-time visibility, a clear checklist, and a structured path to closing. Sponsors and brokers gain speed, certainty, and access to capital that fits their transaction.
CLOSE FAQ
Sponsor-grade guidance on mandate scope, eligibility, process, and controls.
Gap financing covers a defined shortfall between available capital and the closing requirement in an otherwise bankable transaction. Typical use cases include LC margin and performance support in Trade Finance, late-stage equity and reserve requirements in Project Finance, down-payment and refinance gaps in Commercial Real Estate, and equity or closing costs in Business Acquisitions. It is appropriate where cash flows, collateral, and covenants provide a credible path to repayment.
CLOSE is an advisory platform for professional sponsors, operating companies, and qualified brokers. The workflow is Application, Engagement, Underwriting, and Closing. AI assists intake, document classification, mandate matching, and term-sheet comparison. Credit judgment, structuring, covenant setting, and negotiations are performed by the underwriting team. Transactions are executed through regulated counterparties.
Applications include Trade Finance, Project Finance, Commercial Real Estate, and Business Acquisitions. Instruments include Preferred Equity, Mezzanine Debt with clear intercreditor terms, Bridge Facilities with a dated takeout, Contract-Linked Working Capital aligned to receivables, inventory, and shipment cadence, and Standby Support for credit enhancement where appropriate.
Minimum sizes vary by sector and jurisdiction. Use of funds must be specific and tied to a measurable shortfall. Security may include shares, receivables, inventory, property, assignments of contract proceeds, or other enforceable interests. Required materials typically include corporate KYC, financial statements, contracts and offtakes, collateral evidence, insurance where relevant, and a dated sources and uses with timetable.
Fees consist of an engagement retainer, a success fee at closing, and pass-through third-party costs where applicable. Refund assurance: if the file is declined at Screening before the data room is opened or underwriting commences, the engagement retainer is returned in full less any documented third-party checks you authorized. Once underwriting begins, the retainer is applied to work performed and becomes non-refundable. Timelines are driven by completeness of documents, counterparty responsiveness, and conditions precedent. We operate on a best-efforts basis and do not guarantee funding.
Data is encrypted in transit and at rest with permissioned access and audit logs. We work under confidentiality and sign NDAs where required. Where regulations require it, we conduct transactions through a broker-dealer chaperone, including SEC Rule 15a-6 arrangements for U.S. interactions, and equivalent frameworks in other jurisdictions. Qualified brokers may engage under NCND and fee-protection terms. Mandates are exclusive for the instruments and counterparties we are engaged to arrange to avoid duplicated approaches and protect execution.