Design the Right Funding Mix to Support Sustainable Growth

At Investment Guard, our Capital Structure Advisory service helps businesses and investors determine the optimal mix of equity, debt, and alternative financing to support growth, protect ownership, and improve long-term financial stability.

We work with founders, SMEs, and investors to structure capital in a way that aligns with business stage, cash flow profile, risk appetite, and investor expectations—while avoiding over-leverage or unnecessary dilution.

What We Advise On

Capital Strategy Design

  • Equity vs. debt optimization

  • Funding stage alignment (startup, growth, expansion)

  • Ownership, control, and dilution impact analysis

Debt & Financing Assessment

  • Bank loans, private debt, and structured financing

  • Cost of capital and repayment sustainability

  • Cash flow coverage and covenant risk

Equity & Investor Structuring

  • Shareholding structures and cap table logic

  • Founder vs. investor balance

  • Exit and future fundraising implications

Risk & Resilience Analysis

  • Financial leverage risk

  • Liquidity stress testing

  • Capital flexibility under downside scenarios

What You Get

  • Clear capital structure recommendations

  • Optimized funding mix aligned with growth plans

  • Reduced financial risk and improved capital efficiency

  • Investor-ready rationale for funding decisions