Many companies and management teams don’t understand the full scope of capital that is available to them and do not get the right exposure to investors because they are too small for large and mid-sized investment banks.
We work with global experts and other partners to help our clients find the best capital sources and partners.
We have expertise in: Corporate Sales, Growth Equity, Preferred Equity, Senior and Junior Debt, Government Guaranteed Debt, Tax Equity and other unique forms of financing
Our Services
Origination & Placement of Direct Investment
At Axis we are hired by companies and developers to help them find capital, or to sell a portion or all of their business.
We represent them to some of the largest and most sophisticated global investors who are looking for investment ideas that will deliver high returns.
We focus on mandates from $20mm to $500mm. We typically charge a fee that combines cash and equity to align our interests with those of our clients and investor relationships.
Financial Advisory for Capital Intensive Projects in Renewables
We work as consultants, in conjunction with experts at Lee Enterprises Consulting and other specialists to help to structure and close efficient capital for industrial projects focused on renewables and other industries with environmental benefits (Solar, Waste to Energy, Recycling, Battery Storage, Generation, Agricultural)
Principal level participatoion in select investments
We act as principal level investors for select investments where we believe that our participation can add long term value. We provide ongoing strategic advice, oversight and governance.
Axis starts by understanding your capital structure needs and goals and focuses on the best solution.
WHat is the primary need for capital?
What Options are available?
What strageic and tactical paths get to the best outcome?
We start by understanding your business model and listening to what you are trying to accomplish. We then think through the different options available among the variety of investors and lenders that we know to try to find the capital solution that best serves the goals of the company. For most processes that don’t involve a 100% sale, our focus is to get our clients the BEST capital partners, not simply the easiest capital partners.
Our Leadership
ELI COMBS
Starting at Goldman Sachs after graduating from Yale with an MBA, I have spent substantially all of my career in the investment management world.
I have been a Day 1 founder of two investment firms, and a senior member of 3 of the "Hedge Fund 100" largest hedge funds globally. I have been the President / COO / CCO of my own alternative investment management firm.
I have been a member of numerous boards of directors, investment committees and operating committees.
I have raised over $3.5 billion of new capital from capital sources globally. I have worked with businesses across a number of industries including ESG focused businesses, sports & entertainment, natural resources, healthcare, real estate and hospitality.
I enjoy helping companies and management teams find the right capital partners to grow their business.
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