Structured Finance · M&A Capital · Mezzanine Debt
Acquisition Funding & Mezzanine Debt Solutions for India
Close strategic acquisitions, fund corporate buyouts, and expand into new markets — without overburdening your balance sheet. DIKSHI LEAFIN structures bespoke financing packages tailored to your deal timeline, capital requirements, and risk profile.
- ✓ LBO, MBO, and strategic acquisition financing
- ✓ Mezzanine debt — balance equity and debt efficiently
- ✓ Indicative term sheet within 48–72 hours
- ✓ Repayments aligned to target business cash flows
- ✓ Access to institutional, HNI, and private equity capital
- ✓ End-to-end deal structuring and advisory support
🏢 Acquisition Deal Types We Finance
Indicative Term Sheet
Minimum Deal Size
Every Deal Structure
Confidential Process
- Leveraged Buyout (LBO)
- Management Buyout (MBO)
- Strategic Acquisitions
- Mezzanine / Hybrid Debt
- Distressed Asset Acquisition
- Growth Capital & Market Entry
Term Sheet Turnaround
Transaction Types
Deal Minimum
Deal Advisory Support
Acquisition Funding Explained
Financing That Powers Transformative Business Decisions
Acquisition financing is the capital that enables one business to acquire another — or to acquire strategic assets, divisions, or market positions. Unlike working capital or operational loans, acquisition finance requires specialized structuring that accounts for the complex interplay between deal price, cash flows of the target business, integration costs, and long-term capital requirements of the combined entity.
DIKSHI LEAFIN brings deep M&A financial structuring expertise, an extensive network of institutional and private investors, and a proven track record in facilitating complex transactions across sectors. We don't just source the capital — we design the optimal structure for your specific deal.
Whether you're a promoter looking to acquire a complementary business, a management team executing a buyout from a parent company, or a corporate pursuing strategic market consolidation — DIKSHI LEAFIN has the tools, network, and expertise to make it happen.
Why Acquisition Finance Requires a Specialist
Complex Capital Stack
Deals combine senior debt, mezzanine layers, promoter equity, and sometimes vendor financing — requiring specialist structuring expertise.
Time-Sensitive Execution
Acquisition deals move at pace. Capital must be structured, committed, and ready to disburse within deal timelines — often in weeks, not months.
Repayment from Target's Cash Flows
Repayment structures must be modelled on projected cash flows of the acquired business — not the acquirer's existing revenues.
Investor Confidence Required
Acquisition lenders need confidence in deal rationale, management capability, and exit path — requiring a professional intermediary to package the opportunity.
Transactions We Finance
Every Type of Acquisition Transaction
DIKSHI LEAFIN's acquisition financing capability spans the full spectrum of corporate transaction types — from management buyouts to cross-border acquisitions.
Leveraged Buyout (LBO)
Acquire a business using a combination of equity and significant debt, with the acquired company's assets and cash flows servicing the debt. DIKSHI LEAFIN structures the full capital stack for LBO transactions.
- Senior Debt + Mezzanine + Equity
Management Buyout (MBO)
Support management teams acquiring the business they operate from a parent company or private equity owner. We structure financing that maximizes management's equity stake while managing risk.
- Management-Led Transactions
Strategic Acquisitions
Finance the acquisition of a competitor, supplier, distributor, or complementary business to accelerate growth, gain market share, or expand your product or geographic footprint.
- Growth by Acquisition
Market Entry Acquisitions
Acquire an existing player in a new geography or market segment as the fastest route to establish presence and market share — without building from scratch.
- New Market Access
Distressed Asset Acquisition
Capitalize on opportunities to acquire distressed businesses or assets at favorable valuations. DIKSHI LEAFIN provides rapid capital for time-sensitive distressed deal closings.
- Value Acquisitions
Minority Stake Acquisition
Acquire a strategic minority stake in a business for partnership, technology access, or future control — structured without triggering full acquisition accounting.
- Strategic Stake Building
Mezzanine Debt Explained
What Is Mezzanine Debt and Why Do Acquirers Use It?
Mezzanine debt is a hybrid financing instrument that sits between senior secured debt and pure equity on the capital structure. It's the layer that makes complex acquisitions possible without excessive equity dilution or unsustainable senior debt loads.
Lenders of mezzanine capital accept higher risk (subordinated claims) in exchange for higher returns — typically through higher interest rates, plus equity warrants or conversion options. This makes it an efficient tool for acquirers who want to maximize value creation without giving away too much equity.
- → Reduces equity dilution compared to pure equity raises
- → Enables larger deals without over-leveraging with senior debt
- → Repayment aligned to growth and cash flow ramp-up of the business
- → Flexible structures: convertible notes, warrants, PIK interest, or hybrid
- → Faster to arrange than equity from institutional investors
- → No board control or management interference from mezzanine lenders
📊 The Capital Stack — Where Mezzanine Sits
Highest risk · Highest potential return · Board control
Subordinated · Higher yield · Warrants / conversion options
Lowest risk · First charge on assets · Lower interest rate
DIKSHI LEAFIN's role: We structure the mezzanine layer, source the right investors for it, and coordinate with senior lenders to deliver a complete, optimized capital package for your acquisition.
Our Deal Process
How DIKSHI LEAFIN Executes Your Acquisition Deal
From the first confidential conversation to capital in hand — here's how DIKSHI LEAFIN manages your acquisition financing process with speed and professionalism.
Confidential Deal Brief
Share your deal overview with our team. No commitment required. We sign an NDA and listen to understand your transaction, timeline, and capital requirements.
Financial Analysis & Structure Design
Our deal team analyses the target business, models the capital stack, and designs 2–3 financing structures for your consideration — within 48–72 hours.
Investor Outreach & Capital Matching
We approach the right investors from our network — institutional, HNI, private credit, or NBFCs — with a professionally packaged deal summary and financial model.
Term Sheet & Due Diligence
Receive written term sheets from interested investors. Due diligence is conducted in parallel to maintain deal momentum and meet your closing timeline.
Documentation & Disbursement
Transaction documents are finalized, agreements are executed, and funds are disbursed into escrow or directly — enabling you to close the acquisition on schedule.
Why DIKSHI LEAFIN
Why DIKSHI LEAFIN for Acquisition Financing
Proven Track Record in Complex Deals
We have successfully structured and executed multiple complex acquisition and mezzanine transactions across manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, technology, and trading sectors in India.
Extensive, Deal-Ready Investor Network
Our investor relationships span banks, NBFCs, family offices, HNIs, private credit funds, and institutional players — all pre-vetted and accustomed to structured deal flows.
Speed-to-Term-Sheet
In acquisition deals, time is everything. Our lean, experienced deal team can produce indicative term sheets within 48–72 hours of receiving your deal brief — keeping your transaction on track.
Bespoke Capital Structuring
No two acquisitions are alike. DIKSHI LEAFIN designs financing structures from scratch — combining senior debt, mezzanine layers, and equity instruments to optimize cost of capital and minimize dilution.
End-to-End Deal Advisory
We don't just source capital and walk away. DIKSHI LEAFIN provides advisory support from deal brief through structuring, investor negotiations, due diligence coordination, documentation, and closing.
Complete Confidentiality
Every acquisition discussion is protected by strict confidentiality protocols. We operate under NDAs and information-barrier principles — your deal information stays secure throughout the process.
Our Capital Network
One DIKSHI LEAFIN Relationship. Every Capital Source.
We match your acquisition deal to the right capital partners — from banks and NBFCs to private equity, family offices, and institutional investors.
PSU, private & foreign banks
Mid and large-tier NBFCs
PE co-investors & sponsors
UHNW & multi-family offices
High Net-Worth individuals
Domestic & offshore AIF funds
Common Questions
Acquisition Funding FAQs
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Bridge Loans
Need interim capital while the acquisition deal is closing? DIKSHI LEAFIN's bridge loans can fund gap requirements within 24 hours.
Explore Bridge Loans →Asset Liability Solutions
Post-acquisition, optimize the combined entity's debt structure and reduce interest burden through our lender network.
Explore Asset Liability →Corporate Loans
Fund post-acquisition integration costs, working capital ramp-up, or operational expansion with secured or unsecured corporate loans.
Explore Corporate Loans →Have a Deal in Motion?
Submit Your Deal Brief. We'll Respond in 48 Hours. Don't Wait.
Every deal discussion is completely confidential. Share your acquisition brief and our deal team will respond with an initial assessment — no fees, no commitment, no obligation.