Funding your vision. Fueling your growth.

Capital markets connect businesses seeking to raise capital with those who have capital to invest. Entering capital markets requires a significant investment of time and resources, but it can bring a substantial payoff: broader access to long-term capital to help meet your company’s growth goals.

What to consider before entering capital markets

Is a capital markets transaction right for you?

As your company grows, you may need access to greater pools of resources. Capital markets let you:

  • Diversify funding sources
  • Access investors with higher risk tolerance
  • Enjoy recurring funding opportunities

Preparation, timing, and other considerations

Entering capital markets for the first time takes careful planning. Key first steps include:

  • Analyzing your operations and finances for stability
  • Syncing timing and pricing to optimize value
  • Making capital markets part of your long-term financial strategy

Ways to access capital markets

One of your first decisions may be whether to pursue debt or equity capital.

Debt financing options

  • Loans
  • Bonds
  • Asset-backed securitizations
  • Private placement debt

Equity financing options

  • Initial public offerings (IPOs)
  • Follow-on offerings
  • Equity private placements
  • Convertibles

Ensure your company's story resonates with investors.

Investors want to know where you started, where you’re going, and why they might want to help you get there.

  • Debt investors are looking for solid financials, good corporate strategy, and a strong track record. 
  • Equity investors want to hear about your growth journey. 
  • Truist advisors can help you evaluate how you’re framing your story.

Mitigating financial risk in debt capital markets

Here are three ways Truist can help clients navigate the risks of borrowing money.

Swap your floating rate for a fixed rate, or vice versa.

Lock your interest rate cap at a certain percentage point.

Neutralize foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

Client stories

See how we helped two Truist Securities clients find success in capital markets.

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Doral Renewables

  • Industry: Renewable energy
  • Need: Capital to launch solar panel projects
  • Truist solution: $400 million minority equity investment

Read more about how Truist Securities helped Doral Renewables.

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Kobalt Music

  • Industry: Music publishing
  • Need: More flexible capital structure, increased liquidity, and lower cost of capital
  • Truist solution: $700 million credit facility and asset backed securitization

Read more about how Truist Securities helped Kobalt Music.

How Truist can help

With so many factors influencing how and when to pursue capital markets funding, it’s important to have a knowledgeable advisor who can help walk you through the complexities.

Truist Securities’ team of capital markets specialists focuses on finding tailored solutions for capital raising, business expansion, and solving financial complexities so you can focus on what’s best for your business now and in the long run.

Download (PDF) of our guide to capital funding.

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