July 2020

Most people and companies who have a vision of starting a company, acquiring a stabilized commercial real estate property, or getting their mobile app funded will face many difficult hurdles and decisions on the path to realizing their success.  Being prepared up front is the key to successfully navigating the world of private capital and […]

Before writing a great executive summary, it is imperative to know what an executive summary is.  Knowing what an executive summary is, and what investors are looking for in a solid executive summary are the keys to writing a great summary.  After all, the objective of the executive summary is to eventually get your project

The population in the United States is aging fast.  In 2009, the percent of people over the age of 65 was about 13%.  The HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) has predicted that seniors will comprise about 19% of the US population. Additionally, people are living longer and also having and expecting a higher

(Bank Guarantee Definition, Bank Guarantee Funding or Bank Letter of Guarantee ) A Bank Guarantee is a promise or Letter of Guarantee from a legitimate bank that the liabilities of a debtor or client/applicant will be met in the event that the debtor fails to fulfill the contractual obligations.  Bank guarantees are used to assure

Due Diligence is a commonly used term in the world of private funding and equity.   But what exactly does it mean?   Why is it important, and what is entailed in due diligence processes? Most importantly, why are up front fees the norm in the private funding industry? Clients perform due diligence on their consultants or

(part 1 of 2) Many people with a great idea, or a great team and an idea, often believe they just have to find the right investor to obtain private funding to get their project launched.  While a solid plan and a great team are necessary components to have a solid chance at obtaining private

In a previous article, we discussed the complexity of structuring many private funding transactions for projects that are in the millions to hundreds of millions of dollars.  In most cases, it is not just a simple decision where a wealthy individual cuts a check because he or she likes a principal and his or her

When new clients who are seeking private capital for a multi-million dollar acquisition or for a $65 million dollar development project ask about up front fees, due diligence fees, and structuring fees, we often know we are beginning a potential relationship with someone who is used to simple conventional financing.  They have been conditioned to

In business and in life, there is 5th Avenue Capital, and then there is the rest of the crowd. Having influence does not make one a leader. How one uses their influence to improve their own lives and the lives of others determines if he or she is a leader. Using influence to positively and constructively move one-self forward and upward, while humbly serving others and helping others to reach their potential and goals is a hallmark of leadership. 5th Avenue Capital is in the business of project funding, and leadership is required at every level.

Funding through a Yieldco (or Yield Company)  5th Avenue Capital has a strong relationship with 1 of only a handful of existing Yield Companies (Yieldcos) in the USA and the world. Our relationship with this yield company allows us to fund specific projects that are able to produce a stable and predictable ROI.  What is a