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Equity & JV Capital Australia
Preferred equity and joint venture capital to complete the stack
Overview
Completes the capital stack without overleveraging the project.
Preferred equity and joint venture capital arranged for development projects where senior debt alone doesn't complete the capital stack. Structured alongside senior facilities through family offices, credit funds, and private capital partners on our panel.
Best For
- Developers with strong projects but constrained cash equity
- Projects where senior debt and mezzanine still leave a funding gap
- Sponsors seeking a capital partner rather than additional debt
Key Features
- Preferred equity positions behind senior debt
- Joint venture structures with experienced capital partners
- Reduces developer cash equity contribution
- Structured alongside senior and mezzanine facilities
- Typical cheque sizes from $500k to $10m plus
- Project-level or entity-level structures available
Parameters
Eligibility criteria
Project Type
Residential, mixed-use, and commercial development
Sponsor
Demonstrated delivery track record preferred
Minimum Cheque
$500,000
Maximum Cheque
$10,000,000+
Structure
Preferred equity or JV participation
Location
Metro and major regional Australia
Pricing
Indicative fees
Indicative only. All pricing is set by the lender and subject to credit assessment, security quality, and borrower profile.
Structuring Fee
By negotiation
Based on transaction complexity
Return Profile
Coupon + profit share
Varies by structure and risk position
Term
Project duration
Aligned to project timeline
Checklist
Required documents
01
Sponsor ID
For all directors/trustees
02
Entity Documentation
SPV structure, trust deed, company extract
03
Project Feasibility
Full feasibility with costs, revenues, and returns
04
Sponsor Track Record
Completed projects and outcomes
05
Funding Table
Proposed capital stack including senior debt
06
Exit Strategy
Selldown, refinance, or hold strategy
Equity and JV capital is arranged on a wholesale basis and subject to capital partner approval. Available to wholesale and sophisticated investors and qualifying sponsors only. Structures, returns, and terms vary by transaction.
How is equity or JV capital different from a loan?
Rather than additional debt, the capital partner takes an equity position in the project — typically preferred equity with a fixed coupon, a profit share, or both. It sits behind senior debt and reduces the cash equity the sponsor must contribute.
Who provides the capital?
Equity and JV capital is arranged through family offices, credit funds, and private capital partners on our panel. All capital is provided on a wholesale basis subject to the partner's own assessment.
What does a capital partner look for?
A credible feasibility, a sponsor with delivery track record, a clear funding table including senior debt, and a defined exit. First-time sponsors may be considered with strong project teams.
Can equity be arranged together with senior debt?
Yes. The most common structure is arranging the full capital stack together — senior facility plus preferred equity or JV participation — so the project is funded in one coordinated process.
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