Capital-Raising Strategy
We help management teams assess the amount, structure, timing and proposed use of capital.
Investment Banking
Strategic capital for ambitious businesses
Carro works with companies considering an IPO, pre-IPO financing, institutional placement, follow-on transaction or broader capital-markets strategy. Our role begins by understanding the business, its capital requirements and the market in which it intends to operate — then determining how the opportunity should be structured, positioned and presented to investors.
Capabilities
Investment-banking capabilities
IPO Readiness
We evaluate whether the company’s financial reporting, governance, leadership, capital structure and commercial narrative are ready for public-market scrutiny.
Transaction Structuring
We work with the issuer and its advisers to develop a structure that reflects the company’s objectives and relevant regulatory requirements.
Equity Story & Positioning
We help translate a company’s operations, financial performance and growth plans into a clear institutional investment proposition.
Institutional Investor Engagement
We facilitate appropriately structured introductions and discussions with family offices, funds, private investors and other eligible market participants.
Pre-IPO Capital
Where appropriate, we may assist companies in evaluating bridge, cornerstone, anchor or other pre-IPO capital.
Follow-On Capital
For listed companies, we may advise on secondary offerings, follow-on placements and other strategic financing alternatives.
Strategic Advisory
We support selected clients with capital-market planning, investor strategy, transaction sequencing and related corporate-finance decisions.
Our Process
From assessment to continuity
Assess
We review the company, management team, financial information, industry, capital structure and proposed transaction.
Position
We define the investment case, investor audience and principal transaction objectives.
Prepare
We coordinate with management and professional advisers to support transaction readiness.
Engage
We introduce the opportunity to appropriate investors and market participants.
Execute
We support bookbuilding, pricing, allocation and closing activities within the agreed mandate.
Continue
After completion, we remain available to support market participation, shareholder development and future capital requirements.