The Capital Map
From Capital Need to Capital Provider.
Most capital questions follow the same path: a company has a need, that need points to one or more financing structures, and a structure leads to a conversation with a capital provider. Select any node to see how it fits.
Select any node to see how it fits. ◆ marks the destination.
How to read the map
The map is a way to think, not a decision.
Start with the need
Growth, equipment, a project, working capital, liquidity, or refinancing. The need shapes everything downstream.
Explore structures
Each need commonly maps to a few structures. The map shows which are worth understanding — not which you qualify for.
Prepare the conversation
Bring a clear Capital Profile to a financing professional, who determines availability and terms.
Illustrative & educational. Calculations are illustrative and for educational purposes only. Actual financing availability, structure, pricing, eligibility, collateral requirements, and terms are determined by the financing provider based on its underwriting and documentation requirements.
Build your Capital Profile.
The Business Capital Needs Calculator turns your figures into a profile and a set of financing topics to explore next.